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Dominant genetic diseases are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that only one copy of the mutated gene from an affected parent is sufficient to express the disease. This means that each child of an affected individual has a 50% chance of inheriting the mutated gene and, consequently, the disease. The presence of the dominant allele can mask the effects of a normal allele, leading to the condition even if the other allele is unaffected. Examples of such diseases include Huntington's disease and Marfan syndrome.
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Is degenerative disease inherited disease or genetic disease?
inherited
What is an acquiring disease?
An acquiring disease is not genetic or inherited. It is a disease acquired by other means.
What is it called when you inherited kidney disease?
Inheriting kidney disease is commonly referred to as familial or genetic kidney disease. This means the condition is passed down through generations due to inherited genetic mutations.
Is Canavan disease inherited?
Yes, Canavan disease is an inherited genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ASPA gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning that an individual must inherit two copies of the mutated gene (one from each parent) to develop the disease.
What are some genetic diseases that are passed down from generation to generation?
The term "genetic disease" refers to a disease that is inherited- or passed from one generation to the next.
Would a disease caused by exposure to chemicals be considered a genetic trait?
A genetic trait is passed on through the genes. Which means that disease from exposure to chemicals is not inherited.
What do galactosemia ansd Tay-Sachs disease have in common?
Both are inherited (genetic) disorders
What movement disorders are caused by inherited genetic defects.?
Movement disorders caused by inherited genetic defects include Huntington's disease, spinocerebellar ataxias, dystonias, and certain forms of Parkinson's disease. These disorders result from specific genetic mutations that can be passed down from parents to their children. Symptoms may vary depending on the specific disorder but often involve involuntary movements, tremors, or muscle stiffness.
Is colour blindness an infecious disease like the common cold or influenza?
No. It is usually a genetic disease that is caused by the genes which were inherited.
What can you do to prevent your chances of getting sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell can not be "caught". It is an inherited genetic disease and is only in the African American community.
Members of a population may be prone to inherited genetic diseases if?
Members of a population may be prone to inherited genetic diseases if they have parents who carry the genetic mutation responsible for the disease. Inherited genetic diseases are passed down through generations and can affect individuals who inherit the mutated gene from their parents.
What are the causes of thalassemia?
All types of thalassemias are recessively inherited, meaning that a genetic change must be inherited from both the mother and the father. The severity of the disease is influenced by the exact thalassemia mutations inherited, as well as.
