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Males and females can be carriers, male carriers can only pass on to their daughters, they will be carriers as well have a premutation. Females can pass on to their sons or daughters, they will have the premutation or the full mutation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, Fragile X is a genetic condition, males or females can be carriers. Fragile X can also occur due to a deletion of the gene (rare, less than 1% of the cases are a result of the gene being deleted).
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∙ 12y agoThe inheritance pattern of fragile x syndrome is X-linked dominant.
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∙ 11y agoX linked dominant
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∙ 14y agoGenetics
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Does fragile X get worse?
No, fragile x syndrome is not progressive
What cause fragile X syndrome?
The fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
What gene abnormality may cause mental retardation?
Mental retardation may be caused by an inherited abnormality of the genes, such as fragile X syndrome.
What is the scientific name for Fragile x syndrome?
Martin Bell Syndrome.
What is the life expectancy of a person with fragile x syndrome?
Early diagnosis and intensive intervention offer the best prognosis for individuals with fragile X syndrome. Adults with fragile X syndrome may benefit from vocational training and may need to live in a supervised setting. Life span is typically normal
Is there a certain age for fragile x syndrome to occur?
Fragile X is a genetic abnormality which is inherited and individuals therefore have the condition from birth, although, depending on the severity of the symptoms it is often undetected until early childhood. The average age of diagnosis is 8 years old. If however, parents are known to be carriers of Fragile X, the child may be given a blood test early on which is used to diagnose fragile x.
By what other names is fragile X syndrome known?
also known as Martin-Bell syndrome, Marker X syndrome, and FRAXA syndrome
Who was the founder of fragile x syndrome?
Martin bell
How many people have fragile x syndrome?
4
Why chromosomal analysis is needed for bone marrow and fragile X-syndrome determination?
"Chromosomal analysis" should not be used for Fragile X Syndrome determination. Chromosomal analysis, Karotyping, has proven unreiable in diagnosis. Detemination can be made through DNA testing for Fragile X Syndrome, FMR1 DNA test.
What ethnic group is more likely to get Fragile X syndrome?
affects males and females of all ethnic groups. It is estimated that there are about one in 4,000 to one in 6,250 males affected with fragile X syndrome. There are approximately one-half as many females with fragile X syndrome as there are males
Is fragile-x-syndrome due to heredity or is it a mutation?
mutation
