This week we are covering simple inheritance. You will discuss the article Mendelian Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance and Single-Gene DisordersLinks to an external site. by Heidi Chial. She explains that some human diseases that follow a pattern of inheritance that follows Mendels monozygotic genetics are known as single gene disorders. However, there are also plenty of single gene phenotypes in humans, that may not really be determined by just one gene. So, in your discussion, include information you gain from browsing the Myth of Human GeneticsLinks to an external site. site discussing textbook examples of assumed single gene heredity of non-disease traits (physical appearance and behavior).
