What does autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant and sex-linked mean?

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19 March, 16:06

What does autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant and sex-linked mean?

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Walter Bates · Answer 1

Autosomal recessive:two copies of an abnormal gene must be present in order for the disease or trait to develop. Autosomal dominant: only need to get the abnormal gene from one parent in order for you to inherit the disease. Sex-linked: tending to be associated with one sex or the other.