
- •The law of homologous rows in heredity variation.
- •1.Introduction
- •2.The Phenomena of parallel variation
- •3.Variation of entire systematic families
- •4.Phenotype and genotype variation
- •5.Parallel variation in the distance families
- •5.1Albinism
- •5.2 Fasciation
- •5.3 Dwarfism
- •5.4 Mimicry
- •5.5 Convergence
- •References
5.Parallel variation in the distance families
The study shows that along with a homological variability within individual related groups overlap variability is manifested in different families, are not genetically related, even in different classes.
5.1Albinism
Albinism is a genetic condition. It is characterized by a deficit in the production in melanin and by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. This hereditary disease can be found in humans (affecting all races), mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. Even though it is a hereditary condition, in most cases, there's no family history of albinism.
People with albinism often have vision problems and are susceptible to sunburns and skin cancers if they do not protect themselves from direct sunlight.
5.2 Fasciation
Fasciation (or cresting) is a relatively rare condition of abnormal growth in vascular plants in which the apical meristem (growing tip), that normally is concentrated around a single point and produces approximately cylindrical tissue, instead becomes elongated perpendicularly to the direction of growth, thus producing flattened, ribbon-like, crested, or elaborately contorted tissue. Fasciation can also cause plant parts to increase in weight and volume in some instances. The phenomenon may occur in the stem, root, fruit, or flower head. Some plants are grown and prized aesthetically for their development of fasciation. Any occurrence of fasciation has several possible causes, including hormonal, genetic, bacterial, fungal, viral and environmental.
5.3 Dwarfism
Dwarfism or nanism is a condition of short stature.
Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height about 147 centimeters. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 122 cm.
Dwarfism can result from myriad medical conditions, each with its own separate symptoms and causes. Extreme shortness in humans with proportional body parts usually has a hormonal cause, such as growth-hormone deficiency, once called pituitary dwarfism. Two disorders, achondroplasia and growth hormone deficiency (also known as pituitary dwarfism), are responsible for the majority of human dwarfism cases.
Achondroplasia
The most recognizable and most common form of dwarfism in humans is achondroplasia, which accounts for 70% of dwarfism cases and produces rhizomelic short limbs, increased spinal curvature, and distortion of skull growth. With achondroplasia, the body's limbs are proportionately shorter than the trunk (abdominal area), with a larger head than average and characteristic facial features. Achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by the presence of a faulty allele in the genome. If a pair of achondroplasia alleles are present, the result is fatal. Achondroplasia is a mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor which is an inhibitor that regulates bone growth. In cases of achondroplasia, the FGFR3 gene is too aggressive, negatively impacting bone growth.
Research by urologist Harry Fisch of the Male Reproductive Center at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital indicates that in humans this defect may be exclusively inherited from the father and becomes increasingly probable with paternal age; specifically males reproducing after 35.
Growth hormone deficiency
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a medical condition in which the body produces insufficient growth hormone. Growth hormone, also called somatotropin, is a polypeptide hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction. If this hormone is lacking, stunted or even halted growth may become apparent. Children with this disorder may grow slowly and puberty may be delayed by several years or indefinitely. Growth hormone deficiency has no single definite cause. It can be caused by mutations of specific genes, damage to the pituitary gland, Turner's syndrome, poor nutrition, or even stress (leading to psychogenic dwarfism).