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4.2.2.2 - Co-dominance

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Introduction to Co-dominance

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Teacher
Teacher

Today we will discuss co-dominance. Who can tell me what they understand about genetic dominance?

Student 1
Student 1

Isn't dominance when one trait completely overshadows another trait in an organism?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! That's complete dominance. Now, can anyone explain how co-dominance is different?

Student 2
Student 2

In co-dominance, both traits are expressed at the same time, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Yes, great point! When we observe co-dominance, we see both alleles fully manifest. An example is the ABO blood group. Let's dive deeper into this example.

ABO Blood Group System

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Teacher
Teacher

The ABO blood group in humans serves as an excellent example. Can anyone outline the different blood types and how they arise?

Student 3
Student 3

There are four blood types: A, B, AB, and O. Type AB blood occurs with both IA and IB alleles.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! In type AB blood, both IA and IB are expressed, demonstrating co-dominance. What happens in type O blood then?

Student 1
Student 1

Type O blood has the i allele, which is recessive, so it doesn't produce any antigens.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Let’s summarize: when IA and IB are present, they produce unique A and B antigens on the red blood cells while type O lacks these antigens.

Key Characteristics of Co-dominance

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Teacher
Teacher

What are some key characteristics of co-dominance that you think are important?

Student 4
Student 4

One important characteristic is that both alleles can be expressed simultaneously without blending.

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! And remember, co-dominance implies that none of the alleles take precedence over the others. Any other thoughts?

Student 2
Student 2

Well, it also shows that genetic traits can be more complex than just dominant and recessive.

Teacher
Teacher

Absolutely right. This complexity adds to the genetic diversity within populations. Let's wrap it up with a summary!

Teacher
Teacher

In summary, co-dominance allows both alleles to be expressed fully, with the ABO blood type being a prime example. This illustrates how genetics can be both diverse and intricate.

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This section describes the concept of co-dominance and how it differs from complete dominance and incomplete dominance in genetics.

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Co-dominance occurs when both alleles in a gene pair fully express themselves in the phenotype. The human ABO blood group system is a classic example of co-dominance, where alleles IA and IB are both expressed when present together, resulting in type AB blood.

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Definition of Co-dominance

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Till now we were discussing crosses where the F1 resembled either of the two parents (dominance) or was in-between (incomplete dominance). But, in the case of co-dominance the F1 generation resembles both parents.

Detailed Explanation

Co-dominance is a type of inheritance where both alleles in a heterozygous individual fully express themselves, resulting in an offspring that showcases traits from both parents. Unlike complete dominance, where one allele masks the other, or incomplete dominance, where a blending occurs, co-dominance allows both traits to be visible. This means that in a co-dominant scenario, if one allele codes for a trait A and the other codes for a trait B, the resulting phenotype shows characteristics of both A and B equally.

Examples & Analogies

An example of co-dominance is found in human blood types. In the ABO blood group system, when an individual inherits one allele for Type A blood (IA) and one for Type B blood (IB), both types of antigens are produced on the surface of red blood cells, leading to a blood type of AB. This demonstrates co-dominance as both traits (A and B) are equally expressed.

Example of Co-dominance in Blood Types

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A good example is different types of red blood cells that determine ABO blood grouping in human beings. ABO blood groups are controlled by the gene I. The plasma membrane of the red blood cells has sugar polymers that protrude from its surface and the kind of sugar is controlled by the gene. The gene (I) has three alleles IA, IB and i. The alleles IA and IB produce a slightly different form of the sugar while allele i does not produce any sugar.

Detailed Explanation

The ABO blood group system in humans is determined by three alleles: IA, IB, and i. IA and IB are co-dominant alleles, meaning that when both are present (heterozygous IBIA), they both influence the phenotype and lead to the formation of antigen A and antigen B on the surface of red blood cells. The i allele is recessive, meaning that it does not produce any sugar and will have no effect when paired with either IA or IB. An individual can therefore have one of four blood types: A (IAIA or IAi), B (IBIB or IBi), AB (IAIB), or O (ii).

Examples & Analogies

Think of a scenario in a bakery where a baker creates different types of cakes. If a person orders a cake with both chocolate and vanilla flavors, the final product would taste like both chocolate and vanilla at the same time, showcasing both flavors equally. Similarly, in blood type AB, both antigen A and antigen B are present, allowing individuals to exhibit traits from both contributions.

Multiple Alleles and Co-dominance

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Since humans are diploid organisms, each person possesses any two of the three I gene alleles. IA and IB are completely dominant over i, in other words when IA and i are present only IA expresses (because i does not produce any sugar), and when IB and i are present IB expresses. But when IA and IB are present together they both express their own types of sugars: this is because of co-dominance.

Detailed Explanation

In genetics, the concept of multiple alleles refers to the existence of more than two forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus. In the case of blood typing, the gene I presents three possible alleles, allowing for a variety of combinations. The important point about co-dominance is that both alleles are expressively visible in the phenotype. This is significant because in other genetic contexts, sometimes only the dominant trait is expressed, whereas in co-dominance both traits show.

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Key Concepts

  • Co-Dominance: Both alleles are fully expressed.

  • ABO Blood Group: A prime example of co-dominance in humans.

  • Alleles IA, IB, and i: Define blood type characteristics.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • In blood type AB, both IA and IB alleles are expressed, producing red blood cells with both A and B antigens.

  • In type O blood, which is recessive, there are no antigens expressed on the red blood cells.

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • In blood types, A and B, side by side, / Together they thrive, they don't hide.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a party where two friends, A and B, show up at the same time and both want to be recognized; just like in co-dominance, they are both celebrated equally.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • ABO: A and B are Out in co-dominance.

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CAB

  • Co-dominance Allows Both alleles to show.

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Codominance

    Definition:

    A genetic scenario where both alleles in a heterozygous organism are fully expressed in the phenotype.

  • Term: ABO Blood Group

    Definition:

    A classification of human blood types based on the presence or absence of antigens, determined by the alleles IA, IB, and i.

  • Term: Allele

    Definition:

    Different forms of a gene that determine specific traits.

  • Term: Phenotype

    Definition:

    The observable traits or characteristics of an organism.

  • Term: Genotype

    Definition:

    The genetic constitution of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.