Lactose Intolerance?!
Question: Hi guys, I am doing a project in Biology class on Lactose Intolerance and i need help cause i cannot find the answer to a few questions, if anyone could help me with the following it be greatly appreciated.
- Whats the exact name of the gene cause the disorder?
- Inheritance (what kind of mutation it is, sexlinked etc.)
Thats all i can't find if you could help i'd be greatly appreciated.
-- Rochelle Dickalina Murphy
Answers: Hi guys, I am doing a project in Biology class on Lactose Intolerance and i need help cause i cannot find the answer to a few questions, if anyone could help me with the following it be greatly appreciated.
- Whats the exact name of the gene cause the disorder?
- Inheritance (what kind of mutation it is, sexlinked etc.)
Thats all i can't find if you could help i'd be greatly appreciated.
-- Rochelle Dickalina Murphy
Autosomal recessive single gene inheritance. Therefore, having 2 parents with lactose intolerance virtually guarantees that the children will develop the disorder.