What happens if you receive two different recessive genes for the same trait?

When you receive two different recessive genes for the same trait, the result is known as compound heterozygosity. This means that you have two different copies of the recessive allele for a particular gene. In most cases, this will result in the expression of the recessive phenotype. In other words, you will have the trait that is associated with the recessive allele.

For example, consider the gene for eye color. The dominant allele for eye color is brown, while the recessive allele is blue. If you receive two copies of the brown allele, you will have brown eyes. If you receive one copy of the brown allele and one copy of the blue allele, you will also have brown eyes, because the brown allele is dominant. However, if you receive two copies of the blue allele, you will have blue eyes, because the blue allele is recessive.

Compound heterozygosity can also occur with other traits, such as height, weight, and intelligence. In some cases, compound heterozygosity can lead to genetic disorders. For example, cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that is caused by compound heterozygosity for a gene that codes for a protein that helps to clear mucus from the lungs.

Here are 5 related questions and brief answers:

  1. What is compound heterozygosity?
    • When you receive two different recessive genes for the same trait.
  2. What is the result of compound heterozygosity?
    • Expression of the recessive phenotype.
  3. What is an example of a trait that can be affected by compound heterozygosity?
    • Eye color.
  4. Can compound heterozygosity lead to genetic disorders?
    • Yes, in some cases.
  5. What is an example of a genetic disorder caused by compound heterozygosity?
    • Cystic fibrosis.

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