A trait that always shows
up when an allele
is present.
homozygous DD
heterozygous Dd
Recessive alleles
Only visible
when paired
with another
recessive
allele.
homozygous dd
alleles separate
during gamete
formation
law of segregation
pedigree
A chart shows the
genotypes and the
phenotypes of a
certain ancestry.
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Group of disorders in which a single gene
defect causes a clinically significant block
in a metabolic pathway resulting either in
accumulation of substrate behind the
block or deficiency of the product.
defects in Metabolic
Pathway of Galactose
Galactose structure
Galactosemia
A genetic disorder that leads to inability to
metabolize galactose to glucose.