• A+
• A+
• A+

Adjust font size

GuideWisdom™

This WisdomCard managed by: Nicole Kinsey

Autosomal recessive inheritance is marked by the primary feature that two copies of an altered gene is found in one of the autosomes. This gene must be present for an individual to be affected with the trait or condition determined by that gene. Examples of autosomal recessive disorders are sickle cell disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), and cystic fibrosis.

Top Resources on Autosomal Recessive Inheritance

• Genetic Home Reference: Autosomal Recessive
• University of Virginia Health System: Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
• University of Illinois at Chicago: Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
• A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Autosomal Recessive
• National Eye Institute: Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
• Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene: Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
• WrongDiagnosis: Inheritance of Autosomal Recessive Genetic Diseases

Related WisdomCards

• Chromosome
• DNA
• RNA
• Gene Mapping
• Genetic Testing
• Homozygote
• Heterozygote
• Genetic Testing

User Recommended Links for Autosomal Recessive Inheritance

Are we missing any great links? Please Login or Register to be the first to add to this list of recommended links to help others and improve this WisdomCard.