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What disease is called by a genetic mutation?
cystic fibrosis
Can AIDS be caused by genetic mutation?
Yes they can if you want to have AIDS!
What are 2 genetic disorders caused by point mutation?
sickle cell anaemia, thalassaemia
Which of the following can increase genetic variation during sexual reproduction?
all of these (study island answer) or for regular info... the deletion of a gene caused by an error in chromosomal crossover, the duplication of a gene caused by an error in chromosomal crossover, a transposition that replicates and inserts new copies of itself within an organism's genome
Describe three ways genetic diseases are caused?
1. (1) Produced by an abnormality in, or a mutation of the genetic code in a single gene; (2) Caused by several abnormal genes (Producing so-called polygenic diseases); or (3) Caused by the abnormal presence or absence of an entire chromosome or by alteration in the structure of chromosomes.
Is cystic fibrosis caused by a gene mutation or chromosomal mutation?
It is caused by a gene mutation in the single gene on chromosome 7 that produces a protein known as CFTR.
Is usher syndrome a gene or chromosomal?
Usher syndrome is a relatively rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation. The gene is not carried on one of the sex chromosomes (X or Y).
What is caused by genetic mutation?
cancer
Is down's syndrome caused by a gene or chromosomal mutation?
Neither. It is an extra #21 chromosome.
Is cystic fibrosis chromosomal abnormality?
Yes, it is caused by a mutation in the gene for the protein CFTR.
What diseases are caused by a genetic mutation?
nodules
What is caused by chromosomal translocation?
A translocation chromosomal mutation will result when two non-homologous chromosomes each broken by some sort of clastogen and then are swapped.
What disease is called by a genetic mutation?
cystic fibrosis
An inherited disease or disorder that is caused by a mutation in a gene or by a chromosomal defect?
There are many thousands of different mutations.
Can AIDS be caused by genetic mutation?
Yes they can if you want to have AIDS!
What color eyes are mutant?
Blue eyes were caused by a genetic mutation.
Is down syndrome and pku caused by chromosomal abnormalities?
Down syndrome is caused by an additional chromosome while PKU is due to a mutation or defect in a gene.
