HOW ARE GENETIC CONDITIONS INHERITED?
5%
2%
One genetic change
Multiple genetic changes
100%
10%
8%
Multiple genetic changes (polygenic) ➤ each adds some risk for the condition Type 2 diabetes, Polycystic ovary syndrome
One genetic change (monogenic) ➤ altering one gene is sufficient
Sickle cell disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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