Albinism is a "recessive trait", so even if only one of the two copies of the OCA gene is functional, a person can make pigment, but will carry the albinism trait.
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4/19/11
Is albinism a recessive gene?
Albinism is a "recessive trait", so even if only one of the two copies of the OCA gene is functional, a person can make pigment, but will carry the albinism trait.
What are catecholamines?
Catecholamines are sympathomimetic "fight-or-flight" hormones that are released by the adrenal glands in response to stress.
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