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What category of genetic disorder is huntingtons disease?

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Autosomal dominant genetic disorder?

An autosomal genetic disorder is Huntington's disease.


What is huntingtons disorder?

huntingtons disorder is a genetic disorder caused by dominant alleles. it has a late on set as symptoms are shown after the age of at least 40


How does genetic factors lead to ill-health?

by inherited disorder from both or one parent, such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, parkinsons disease, huntingtons disease etc.


What causes huningtons disease?

Huntingtons disease is a genetic/inherited diesease. It is caused by a faulty allele (a dominant one), which can be inherited by parents. Spontanoius mutations may also occur which would cause the faulty gene and therefore huntingtons disorder.


A disorder caused partly or completely by a defect in genes?

There are dozens of diseases caused by a genetic defect. They are known as genetic diseases. Sickle Cell anemia, Hemophilia, Tay-Sachs, Huntingtons Disease- and many others are genetic diseases.


How do you prevent huntingtons disease swag?

HD is a genetic disease, and currently cannot be prevented.


How can a person be screened for a genetic disorder such as Huntingtons disease?

By genetic testing. This involves laboratory testing on a small blood sample. It will normally be accompanied by family history tracking, and a physical examination, along with counseling.


A person can be tested for the allele that causes huntingtons disease because of that allele is different from that of a normal allele?

Because Huntington's is a genetic disorder and it is known what sequence in what region causes the disorder.


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


What is a human genetic disorder caused by a dominant gene is?

One example is Huntington's Disease. Carried on a dominant gene, it causes deterioration of the central nervous system, affecting movement, swallowing, personality, etc.


What is the percentage of people that get huntingtons disease?

Around 1 in 10,000 people are estimated to develop Huntington's disease, a rare genetic disorder. It is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.


Is Brittle Bone Disease genetic?

yes,it is a genetic disorder