Uniparental

usgb/ˌjunɪˈpɛrntəl/
Adjective

Referring to genetic material that is inherited from only one parent.

In uniparental inheritance, one parent contributes all the genetic information.
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uniparental disomy,uniparental inheritance,uniparental lineage

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Context

In genetic discussions, 'uniparental' emphasizes the lack of contribution from a second parent.

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In studies of heredity, it often contrasts with biparental inheritance.
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Formality

'Uniparental' is used mostly in scientific contexts, so it may seem formal in general conversation.

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Use simpler terms when speaking with non-experts.
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Confusion

Be careful not to confuse 'uniparental' with 'haploid', as they refer to different concepts in genetics.

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