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Recessiveness

Definition
AI-generated

Allele property where the heterozygote resembles the high-dose homozygote; requires two copies (autosomal) for trait expression in the classic definition.

Topics
Core genetics
Related
Recessive Genetic Model Allele Homozygote

Why it matters in GWAS

These concepts shape how we expect variants to act (penetrance, heterogeneity, threshold models) and how GWAS signals should be interpreted alongside family-based evidence.

Example usage

"A replication analysis checks whether assumptions tied to Recessiveness remain stable across cohorts."

Recessive Genetic Model Allele Homozygote
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References

  • Griffiths AJF, et al. (2015). An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. W. H. Freeman.
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