Answer to Question #170909 in Genetics for maryam

Question

why some kids in a family might have albinism and others might not?

The answer should be 8-10 sentences and must include the following words:

DNA

gene

protein

melanin

mutation

chromosome

meiosis

crossing over

dominant

recessive

heterozygous

homozygous recessive

Answer 1

If two people with the same type of albinism reproduce, all of their children will have albinism. If two people with two different types of albinism have children, NONE of their children will have albinism.