NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A carrier, as related to genetics, is an individual who “carries” and can pass on to its offspring a genomic variant (allele) associated with a disease (or trait) that is inherited in an autosomal recessive or sex-linked manner, and who does not show symptoms of that disease (or features of that trait).

Detailed explanation-2: -Heterozygotes, with only one mutated allele, are clinically normal carriers of the trait. Homozygous animals usually have clinical disease, and the onset is usually early in life.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a heterozygous genotype, the dominant allele overrules the recessive one. Therefore, the dominant trait will be expressed. The recessive trait won’t show, but you’re still a carrier. This means you can pass it on to your children.

Detailed explanation-4: -In genetics, describes an individual who does not have a particular phenotypic trait or disease.