Genetic Disorders Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Karyotype. Autosomal.
A
Down Syndrome
2
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Recessive. Autosomal, mutated protein that affects chromosome 7. Affects lungs, digestive tract, etc.
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Cystic Fibrosis
3
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Dominant. Autosomal, affects chromosome 4. Mutation creates abnormal version of a protein.
A
Huntington’s Disease
4
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Dominant. Autosomal, chromosome 4.
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Achondroplasia.
5
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Recessive. Autosomal, affects chromosome 11. Mutation affects hemoglobin.
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Sickle Cell Anemia
6
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Recessive. X-linked.
A
Hemophilia
7
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Karyotype. Sex-linked. Absence of one X chromosome.
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Turner’s Syndrome
8
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Karyotype. Sex-linked. Extra X chromosome in males.
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Klinefelter’s Syndrome
