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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Mendelian inheritance

Manner in which genes and traits are passed from parents to children. Examples of Mendelian inheritance include autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and sex-linked genes.

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Dr. John Carpten, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, defines Mendelian inheritance.