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ALBINISM
By: Melissa H
~What is the genetic cause of this~
~disorder?~
• Albinism genetically through specific
mutations along the melanin pathway.
• It has defect in the "P" gene.
• Albinism results when the body is unable to
produce or distribute pigment.
*~Recessive or Dominant~*
• Albinism is a recessive trait which will result in A lack of
pigmentation in the skin eyes and hair. It occurs about 1
in every 17,000 people in the U.S.
How often dose it occur?
• It occurs about 1 in every 17,000
people in the U.S.
Male or Females
• Males and females can be affected while
females are only carriers. So its women that
get it more.
!!What race!!
• Albinism affects all races.
• Parents of most children with albinism have
normal eye color for their ethnic background.
The symptoms
• Easy bruising.
• Frequent nosebleeds.
• Bleeding after surgery or dental work.
Can they detect it before birth?
• Yes they can
• All types of albinism are usually congenitalsomething you’re born with.
Sex linked or autosomal
• It is autosomal.
Animals that have it