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Tanalia · 11-29-2004, 05:40 PM

The polydactly gene is dominant, yes. However, than does not mean 'normal' -- a mutant gene may be dominant like this one or recessive in cases like haemophilia. What is considered normal is determined by the population as a whole.

11-29-2004, 05:40 PM	#11
Tanalia Casual Observer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay area Posts: 19	The polydactly gene is dominant, yes. However, than does not mean 'normal' -- a mutant gene may be dominant like this one or recessive in cases like haemophilia. What is considered normal is determined by the population as a whole.