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I have green eyes but no one in my family has green eyes, not even my parents. how is that possible? was there a mutation in my genes?

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No: There is a gene for green eyes in your family. It is recessive which means that several generations may not have the green eyes and then it will show up in a family member. If you are able to, check back in your family history for green eyes..

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 6/19/2017

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