Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 03:00:08 EST From: Davidogray@aol.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg366$foo@default> Subject: Re: inheritance of characteristics
Regarding whether or not it matters which parent is female ( or male ) There
are two other kinds of inheritance besides simple dominant/recessive -- there
is incomplete dominance ( or qualitative characteristics ) such as the
intensity of coloring in flowers and leaves; and there is mitochondrial DNA
and some factors passed on this way are heavily influenced by the female
parent.
I don't know of any specific genes that have been identified in CP, but
perhaps someone in genetic sciences will respond with more information.
Cheers,
David
>As I understand genetics the only thing that matters is whether a
>particular gene effecting a certain characteristic is recessive or
>dominant. I can't see how the seed bearer has any influence on this.
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