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AN74.1-4 | Introduction to Patterns of Inheritance

Learning Objectives

  • Describe Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment with examples
  • Explain autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance patterns
  • Distinguish X-linked dominant from X-linked recessive inheritance with pedigree analysis
  • Apply genetic principles to counsel families in the Indian clinical context

INSTRUCTIONS

Work through each section in order. Attempt every micro-quiz before reading the explanation. Estimated time: 45 minutes.

References