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Can multiple alleles be expressed at the same time?

Closely related to incomplete dominance is codominance, in which both alleles are simultaneously expressed in the heterozygote. We can see an example of codominance in the MN blood groups of humans (less famous than the ABO blood groups, but still important!).

What happens if there are multiple alleles for one trait?

Although humans (and all diploid organisms) can have only two alleles for any given gene in genetics, multiple allele traits may exist at the population level. Thus, multiple alleles are important in promoting variation within the same species. These three or more variants for the same gene are called multiple alleles.

Is it possible for more than two alleles of a gene to exist?

Although individual humans (and all diploid organisms) can only have two alleles for a given gene, multiple alleles may exist at the population level such that many combinations of two alleles are observed. The variant may be recessive or dominant to the wild-type allele.

Where are multiple alleles located?

Multiple alleles are present at the same locus as one type of chromosomes. The pairs of genes occupying a specific spot called locus on a chromosome are known as alleles. Generally, in a diploid organism, there are only two alleles for one gene.

What happens when there are multiple alleles?

Multiple alleles combine in different ways in a population, and produce different phenotypes. These phenotypes are caused by the proteins encoded for by the various alleles. Although each gene encodes for the same type of protein, the different alleles can cause high variability in the functioning of these proteins.

What is meant by a gene having multiple alleles?

Definition and Examples With multiple alleles, that means there are more than two phenotypes available depending on the dominant or recessive alleles that are available in the trait and the dominance pattern the individual alleles follow when combined together.

What are multiple alleles give any two examples of multiple alleles?

Examples of Multiple Alleles Two human examples of multiple-allele genes are the gene of the ABO blood group system, and the human-leukocyte-associated antigen (HLA) genes.

How are multiple alleles expressed?

The A allele and the B allele are equal in their dominance and will be expressed equally if they are paired together into the genotype IA IB. Neither the A allele or the B allele is dominant over each other, so each type is expressed equally in the phenotype giving the human an AB blood type.

How do multiple alleles arise from the same allele?

2. Multiple alleles arise from the same allele by mutation. Clarification: Multiple alleles have a common origin- i.e. the wild type gene. Mutations in these wild type gene leads to different phenotypic expressions and dominance recessive relations.

How many alleles are there in a recessive gene?

D. Only one allele is dominant rest all are recessive Clarification: If a gene has multiple allele then there are varied dominance recessive relations but ultimately one organism has only 2 of these multiple alleles and the relation among them determines the phenotype. 2. Multiple alleles arise from the same allele by mutation.

How many AA alleles does an individual draw from each parent?

Then the probability an individual draws two ‘a’ alleles, one from each parent is (.01)* (.01)=.0001. In a population or sample of, say, only 100 individuals, most of the time there would be no aa individuals.

What is the difference between the A and B alleles?

The A allele and the B allele are equal in their dominance and will be expressed equally if they are paired together into the genotype I A I B. Neither the A allele or the B allele is dominant over each other, so each type is expressed equally in the phenotype giving the human an AB blood type. Scoville, Heather.