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What is the medical term meaning a common genetic disorder characterized by bent and twisted red blood cells?
Sickle-Cell Disease
Inserting working copies of a gene directly into the cells of a person with a genetic disorder is called what?
That process is called gene therapy. It involves inserting functional copies of a gene into the cells of a person with a genetic disorder to correct the genetic mutation causing the disorder.
What genetic disorder causes a defective gene that makes proteins necessary to pump chloride in and out of cells?
Cystic Fibrosis
What is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin?
Sickle cell anemia causes sickle-shaped red blood cells. It is caused by a single base pair gene mutation.
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in the body cells of humans this extra chromosome occurs in the gamete as a result of?
an error in meiotic cell division
What is huntingtons disorder?
Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It leads to various physical and mental symptoms, including involuntary movements, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric issues. There is currently no cure for Huntington's disease.
Which genetic disorder occurs primarily in African Americans?
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that primarily occurs in African Americans. It is caused by a mutation in the gene that makes hemoglobin, resulting in abnormal red blood cells that can cause blockages in blood vessels and organ damage.
What genetic disorder results in abnormally shaped blood cells is called?
sickle cell
What disorder is caused by having few red blood cells?
Leukemia
The genetic disorder sickle-cell anemia is an example of?
Well, its a genetic disorder that is most common among African Americans. It is when red blood cells are C shaped. It's an example of a problem It is an example of pleiotropy.
What is a fetal genetic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance build up in tissues and nerve cells in the brain?
Tay-Sachs Disorder
Is a congenital disorder the same as a gametic disorder?
No. A gametic disorder is one that results from an absent or defective gene. A congenital disorder is caused by incidents at birth such as starvation of oxygen after an umbilical cord is wrapped around the newborn's neck. This can cause defects such as Cerebral Palsy. A few examples of a gametic disorder are cystic fibrosis and hemophilia.
