Genetic Disorders Flashcards
1
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What is it?
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A disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individual’s DNA.
2
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Single-gene Disorder
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Involves mutations in the DNA sequences of single genes. As a result, the protein the gene codes for is altered or missing.
3
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Chromosomal Disorder
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Entire chromosomes or large segments of them are missing, duplicated, or otherwise altered.
4
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Multifactorial Disorder
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Involves variations in multiple genes, often coupled with environmental causes.
