Genetic Changes In Alexandria's Genesis

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A Mutation is a change that occurs in an human’s DNA sequence. It happens when the structure of the gene changes. Making a version that may be transferred to future generations when there’s an alteration of a single base unit in the DNA or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.

Alexandria’s Genesis is a recessive gene that affects the color of the eyes, as well as multiple body parts. It causes the eyes to turn from blue or grey to purple, six months after birth. And the shade of the eye color to darken during puberty.

The women do not get menstruals but are 100% fertile.

Other mutations also include the skin’s ability not to tan or burn, keeping the skin pale. As well as no body hair existing apart from on the head, eyelashes, eyebrows, and in the nostrils. Resulting in no pubic hair or hair anywhere else on the rest of the body.
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They rarely get sick and are immune to most diseases. With this mutation you can’t gain access weight, or produce much waste.

Alexandria’s genesis mostly affects caucasians, but can be afflicted to inter-racial

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