what is a recessive genetic disease?

Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 8/20/2012 9:52 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 12/12/2012 10:07 PM

Answered by Dr. John Carmen 12 years ago 12/12/2012 10:07 PM

A recessive genetic disease is one where both copies of a gene are defective.