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Autism can be inherited from a parent with genes for autism. It can also be the result of a gene that mutated.
Perhaps there is a better word to describe the biological process that might be involved in changing gene structure? Instead of "mutated" which is connected with "mutant", "mutilated", "mutation", we could talk about "differentiated" which leads to the words "difference", "different" and "differentiation".
We can then reserve the word "mutated" for those people born resembling a "Shrek" gone all wrong, and not those with perfectly acceptable normal variations within the wide parameters of what is consider typical humanity. It would not be sensible to include people who are double-jointed, left-handed, mixed lobed, beak-nosed, pidgeon-toed, knock-kneed, butt-ugly, or phobic about so-called disabilities, as all being mutants. I think it would be much more clever to consider them pretty much part and parcel of run-of-the-mill humanity.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNeither. Aspergers syndrome may be hereditary and it is usually noticeable early on in life, but that is not to suggest that there is something defective about Asperger's syndrome. The DSM IV classifies it as a pervasive developmental disorder. There have been studies showing clear genetic factors, and it's more common in males as a father tends to pass the traits on to his son. Aspergers may be a genetic trait that causes a social/developmental disorder, but it also has positive benefits associated with it. Quite commonly people who develop Aspergers have extreme difficulty reading other people's reactions or realizing when their behavior is inappropriate, but they also often develop very astute minds and tend to score above average on IQ tests. Asperger's labeling as Autism is also somewhat controversial.
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∙ 14y agoAutism itself is not genetic however the genetic cause behind it is. There are several genetic disorders that can cause autism, such as fragile x, metabolic disorders etc. Everyone and every family is different. What may have caused autism in your family may not have caused it in the next. This is also why each autistic child can vary so much in functioning and even physical issues as well. Each genetic disorder has it's percentage and probability of having more than one autistic child as well. The only way to truly tell where the autism in your family came from is genetic testing to find out the cause behind the disorder and genetic counseling to determine the best course of action and go from there.
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∙ 9y agoThe genetic causes of autism are unknown, but it is certain that no single gene is the cause. It may in fact be caused by combinations of as many as thousands of genes, some of which in different mixtures are even strongly beneficial. Some of these genes may be recessive while others are dominate.
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∙ 13y agoADHD stands for being ugly so obviously you are ugly
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∙ 14y agoAutism does have a strong genetic basis, but it is unclear if autism comes from rare gene mutations.
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How do you know if the recessive gene will be the recessive in the offspring?
If the recessive gene is present in both of the parents.
A gene is recessive when?
Most genes have two copies of each gene with dominant gene "trumping" the recessive one. The gene is recessive because it is said not to do much of anything unless paired with another recessive gene, but if paired with a dominant gene, the dominant gene wins.
You can be a carrier of a recessive gene as part of your?
You can be a carrier of a recessive gene as part of your genotype.
How many copies of a recessive gene does it take to overpower a dominant gene?
It takes 8 copies of a recessive gene to overpeower dominant gene
If a genetic disorder is carried on a recessive gene which if any will have the disorder?
If a genetic disorder is carried on a recessive gene, offspring will only have the disorder if both parents have the recessive gene.
Genes that are only seen when paired with a recessive gene?
if u have a recessive gene with a recessive gene then u can see the recessive gene but if you have a dominant gene with a recessive gene you can only see the dominant gene hope that helps:)
How do you know if the recessive gene will be the recessive in the offspring?
If the recessive gene is present in both of the parents.
Is autism caused by a dominant gene?
yes , autism is caused by a dominant gene
A gene is recessive when?
Most genes have two copies of each gene with dominant gene "trumping" the recessive one. The gene is recessive because it is said not to do much of anything unless paired with another recessive gene, but if paired with a dominant gene, the dominant gene wins.
Is leukemia a recessive gene?
recessive.
You can be a carrier of a recessive gene as part of your?
You can be a carrier of a recessive gene as part of your genotype.
What is an organism that has a dominant and a recessive copy of a gene?
dogs have a dominant and a recessive copy of a gene
How many copies of a recessive gene does it take to overpower a dominant gene?
It takes 8 copies of a recessive gene to overpeower dominant gene
If a genetic disorder is carried on a recessive gene which if any will have the disorder?
If a genetic disorder is carried on a recessive gene, offspring will only have the disorder if both parents have the recessive gene.
What is a good sentence for recessive gene?
A recessive gene is one that does not show outwardly unless the organism has two copies of it. If you have only one copy of a recessive gene, your appearance is that of the dominant gene. Here are some sentences.Red hair is caused by a recessive gene.The baby had two recessive genes for Tay-Sachs disease, and did not live.You cannot tell if someone has a recessive gene just by looking at them.
Can a recessive gene be hidden from a dominant?
The dominant gene will always "cover up" the recessive gene, although there are instances of codominance, in which both phenotypes will be displayed, because one gene is not completely dominant over the other. There is also what is called 'incomplete dominance', when the actual phenotype is somewhere between the two.
What is a sentence with the word recessive?
The color of one's eyes are supposedly determined by a recessive gene.
