Albinism Disorder

Principal of Inheritance and Variations

HUMAN GENETICS DISORDER

An inherited medical condition caused by a DNA abnormality.

Basically two types:-

1. Chromosomal abnormalities

2. Gene Related human disorder

a. Autosomal disorder

      1. Dominant

       2. Recessive

b. Sex (gene disorder)

ALBINISM

 

1. It is autosomal recessive genetic disorder.

2. A group of inherited disorders characterised by little or no melanin production.

3. This condition increases the risk of skin cancer.

4. Albinism Disorder also known as achromasia.

5. Tryosinase enzyme is absent.

6. Individual lack dark pigment melanin in skin, hair and Iris.

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