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No, it is caused by extra repetitions of a CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) codon repeat stretch within the Huntingtin gene.
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Is sickle cell anemia a point mutation?
An example of point-mutation is sickle-cell anemia. Sickle-cell disease is hereditary.
Symptoms of huntingtons disease?
The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.
Sickle-cell anemia is an example of a point-mutation?
An example of point-mutation is sickle-cell anemia. Sickle-cell disease is hereditary.
Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?
No
Is huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?
Monosomy
Can night sweats be a symptom of huntingtons disease?
No.
Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?
No.
Is huntingtons a chromosomal or a genetic disease?
Hungtington's disease is a dominant mutation in the gene that codes for the protein 'Huntington' It only affects a single gene, the remainder of the chromosome is unaffected and therefore it is not a chromosomal abnormality
How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
How do you inherit Huntington's?
Huntingtons disease is inherited from your parents
How is huntingtons disease inherited?
Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited
Is Parkinsons chorea related to Huntingtons disease in men?
No.
