All the genes of an organism. Substances in humans, plants and animals that help cells to function properly. Such changes can be passed on to the next generation. A few mutations are beneficial, but others can cause genetic disorders. A large molecule made of hundreds or thousands of amino acids.
Proteins are essential to all living things.
If a faulty gene is recessive, it will usually show no effect unless the same recessive gene is faulty in both of a pair of chromosomes. If you experience broken links or other site problems, contact Tony Vause with details. Copyright 2000 Ehlers-Danlos Support Group .