Overdominance is a condition in genetics where the phenotype
Phenotype
A phenotype is any observable characteristic or trait_ of an organism: such as its morphology , development, biochemical or physiological properties, or behavior.... of the heterozygote
Zygosity
In genetics, zygosity refers to the similarity or dissimilarity of the DNA sequences in specific coding segments, or genes, on the homologous chromosomes chromosomes of a zygote, or fertilisation ovum.... lies outside of the phenotypical range of both homozygote
Zygosity
In genetics, zygosity refers to the similarity or dissimilarity of the DNA sequences in specific coding segments, or genes, on the homologous chromosomes chromosomes of a zygote, or fertilisation ovum.... parents.
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Overdominance is a condition in genetics where the phenotype
Phenotype
A phenotype is any observable characteristic or trait_ of an organism: such as its morphology , development, biochemical or physiological properties, or behavior.... of the heterozygote
Zygosity
In genetics, zygosity refers to the similarity or dissimilarity of the DNA sequences in specific coding segments, or genes, on the homologous chromosomes chromosomes of a zygote, or fertilisation ovum.... lies outside of the phenotypical range of both homozygote
Zygosity
In genetics, zygosity refers to the similarity or dissimilarity of the DNA sequences in specific coding segments, or genes, on the homologous chromosomes chromosomes of a zygote, or fertilisation ovum.... parents.
Overdominance in human genetics
In humans, sickle cell anemia is a condition that is determined by a single polymorphism
Polymorphism (biology)
Polymorphism in biology occurs when two or more clearly different phenotypes exist in the same population of a species ? in other words, the occurrence of more than one form or morph.... . Heterozygotes have superior resistance to malaria
Malaria
Malaria is a Vector -borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites. It is widespread in Tropics and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia, and Africa.... than either homozygote.
