GENETICS & HEREDITY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site autosomal recessive A pattern of Mendelian inheritance whereby an affected individual possesses two copies of a mutant allele. (In contrast, dominant diseases require that the individual have only one copy of the mutant allele.) Examples of autosomal recessive diseases include cystic fibrosis, Fanconi anemia, and sickle cell disease. Related category    • GENETICS AND HEREDITY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP