Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 17, Problem 21QP
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To explain: The mode of inheritance that has been observed for HLA(Human Leukocyte Antigen) system in humans.
Introduction: The immune cells of the body are capable to distinguish between self and non-self cells due to the presence of MHC (major histocompatibility complex) molecules on the cells. MHC molecule has HLA genes which vary from one individual to another.
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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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