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Diseases that result from an abnormality in or a mutation of a gene are termed what type of disease?
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Genetic diseases
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What organism is born with a genetic abnormality not present in any of its ancestors this abnormality is most likely the result of?
mutation
What diseases can result from this type of mutation?
cancer...for all the study island cheaters:)
What disorders or diseases could result from a mutation in the amino acid sequence of the molecule or in the loss of the entire molecule?
diseases such as body weakness
What is the difference between lifestyle disease and hereditary disease?
lifestyle diseases are a result of a bad lifestyle, heriditary diseases are also a result of a bad lifestyle but heredity plays a part in whether u get the disease
Can Alzheimer's disease result to other diseases?
no.Neither is it infectious.
What is the common belief about disease?
The diseases are the result of wrath of God. (Or Goddess.)
What are the types of congenital diseases?
There are a few types of congenital diseases. The term is used for any condition that is a result of a genetic abnormality. There are ones that are sex linked and affect males more than females, and then there are the ones that affect both equally.
What are some diseases from bacteria?
There are many many diseases that result from bacteria. Tetanus, Diptheria, STDs, Lyme disease are some.
What abnormality leads to Parkinson's disease?
loss of substantia nigra cells, as in Parkinson's disease, increases blocking of the thalamic nuclei, preventing them from sending signals to the motor cortex. The result is a loss of movement
What was a direct result of discovery that germs caused disease?
Improved sanitation was the direct result of the discovery that germs caused disease. Hospitals changed their practices to keep diseases from being spread.
What will the mutation result in if a point mutation will cause the cell to make an incomplete polypeptide?
An inactive/other active protein as a polypeptide that is incomplete will not fold properly. You could get a deleterious mutation that destroys protein product, such as Huntington's disease, or a paint mutation that, in heterozygous condition, such as sickle cell trait, is beneficial.
How are Multiple Sclerosis and Tay Sachs Disease alike?
They are both degenerative diseases which result in a shortened lifespan.
