Describe and Give an Example of a Recessive Gene and a Dominant

question 40

Essay

Describe and give an example of a recessive gene and a dominant gene.Then differentiate between incomplete dominance and codominance.

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Definitions:

Transamination

A biochemical process that transfers an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid, altering amino acid structure.

Essential Amino Acids

Indispensable amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet.

Amine Group

A functional group and form of nitrogen compound found in amino acids and neurotransmitters, characterized by a nitrogen atom attached to one or more alkyl groups.

Oxidative Deamination

Oxidative deamination is a biochemical process in which an amine group is removed from an amino acid through oxidation, producing ammonia.