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<blockquote data-quote="Brewers23" data-source="post: 1169566" data-attributes="member: 166469"><p>Genetics play a significant part, whether you have the trait depends on whether the gene(s) are dominant or recessive, how many genes , not necessarily all, are required for the trait to develop. If a single gene is recessive and carried by both parents then there is a 1/4 chance of developing the condition, if it is dominant in either parent then there is a 3/4 chance of developing the condition and a 1/4 chance that you won't ; multiple genes muddy the water somewhat, I think that if multiple genes are involved then a person could develop a condition even if neither parent has the condition, although the chances are small. However, there are also epigenetic factors that can cause the effects of different genes to be turned on or off as you grow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brewers23, post: 1169566, member: 166469"] Genetics play a significant part, whether you have the trait depends on whether the gene(s) are dominant or recessive, how many genes , not necessarily all, are required for the trait to develop. If a single gene is recessive and carried by both parents then there is a 1/4 chance of developing the condition, if it is dominant in either parent then there is a 3/4 chance of developing the condition and a 1/4 chance that you won't ; multiple genes muddy the water somewhat, I think that if multiple genes are involved then a person could develop a condition even if neither parent has the condition, although the chances are small. However, there are also epigenetic factors that can cause the effects of different genes to be turned on or off as you grow. [/QUOTE]
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