Biology GCSE
Carrier
What Carrier means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Carrier
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Reference: AQA
A person with one recessive allele who does not show the disorder but can pass the allele on to their children.
Topics that use Carrier
- Inherited disorders (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Dominant allele
- Ethical issues
- Genotype
- Informed judgement
- Phenotype
- Recessive allele
- Social issues
- Economic issues
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