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What is a genetic disorder that cannot be detected by karyotyping?
Karyotyping looks at the complete set of chromosomes. It can detect large-scale abnormalities, such as missing/extra chromosomes or whether large pieces of chromosomes have been rearranged. It cannot detect any of the many, many genetic disorders which are caused by a single gene, several genes or gene interactions. Examples of these would be cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell disease and dwarfism.
What are some examples of mental disorders that are caused by X-linked genes?
fds
Why can females but not males be carriers of sex linked genetic disorders?
Several genetic disorders are caused by genes on the X chromosomes.
Why can females but not males carriers of sex linked genetic disorders?
Several genetic disorders are caused by genes on the X chromosomes.
Can all genetic diseases be identified in a karyotype?
The can be analyzed to determine the sex of the individual and whether there are any chromosomal abnormalities.
Are genetic disorders contagious or caused by germs?
*Genetic* disorders, as the name says, are due to one's *genes*, ie, one's DNA. It is something that one is born with. They are not contagious.
How do you describe periodic paralysis?
Periodic paralysis disorders are genetic disorders that affect muscle strength. There are two major forms, hypokalemic and hyperkalemic, each caused by defects in different genes.
How do genetic disorders occur in humans?
Genetic disorders can be caused by a mutation in one gene (monogenic disorder), by mutations in multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance disorder), by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors, or by damage to chromosomes (changes in the number or structure of entire chromosomes.
What are two sex linked disorders?
Genes and phenotype
What kind of factors are caused by genes?
Genes produce proteins and what we are is determined by genes.
Why can females but not males be carriers of sexlinked genetic disorders?
Several genetic disorders are caused by genes on the X chromosomes.
Do you choose to have disorders?
No that is passed through something called Genes.
