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If it is a genetic disease/disorder that means it is a problem in the person's DNA which was created before the birth therefore it is not acquired. Although it can be inherited, it can also have no relation to the family of the offspring whatsoever.
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Why are pedigree helpful in determining genetic disorders?
The genetic counselor can use a pedigree to see which previous generations had inherited disorders or were carriers of inherited disorders. This can be used to determine whether the parent is a carrier of an inherited disorder or completely free of it, (unless the parent clearly has the disorder), which can be used to determine the chance of the inherited disorder being passed onto the children.
What is Genetic order?
Monogenetic disorders are caused by a mutation in a single gene. The mutation may be present on one or both chromosomes (one chromosome inherited from each parent). Examples of monogenic disorders are: sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, polycystic kidney disease, and Tay-Sachs disease.
Genetic science will help cure all diseases?
Gene medicine might be a method of cuuring genetic disorders in the future. Sources: Biology degree
Are the majority of genetic disorders carried in the autosomes?
yes
How do genetic disorders affect an organism?
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What movement disorders are caused by inherited genetic defects.?
Some movement disorders, including Huntington's disease and inherited ataxias, are caused by inherited genetic defects
What are the causes of genetic human disorders?
The causes of genetic disorders areThey can be inherited through Parents;Mutations may occur;A deletion may occur.These are the causes of a genetic disorder.
What do galactosemia ansd Tay-Sachs disease have in common?
Both are inherited (genetic) disorders
What form of Niemann Pick can be inherited?
All forms of NPD are inherited autosomal recessive disorders, requiring the presence of an inherited genetic mutation in only one copy of the gene responsible for the disease. Both males and females are affected equally.
What does preimplantation genetic diagnosis mean?
"Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, also known as genetic testing,is a procedure performed on embryos to determine the possibility of the baby developing inherited genetic disorders and diseases."
Are congenital defects inherited?
Yes, although some need an environmental trigger to manifest themselves.
Are all your traits genetic?
Yes, because all are inherited from your parents.
Red green color blindness and hemophilia are two human genetic disorders that are caused by?
An inherited sex-linked recessive gene passed on from the mother.
What genetic disorder results in protein abnormalities?
All genetic disorders affect the structure of proteins.
What characteristics do all personality disorders have in common?
Genetic influence
What are inherited codes?
Genetic codes are inherited.
Is AML hereditary?
Most article say that genetic factors effect AML risk, and they don't say inherited. Genetic factors may be your own or not be inherited at all.
