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When point mutation occurs at cellular level, it can cause many diseases. Some of these diseases include Cancer, Sickle-Cell Anemia, Cystic Fibrosis and Color Blindness.

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What diseases are caused by a genetic mutation?

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What diseases are thought to be caused by point mutation?

Sickle cell anemia.


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What disease is called by a genetic mutation?

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What disease is caused by insertion mutation?

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What exactly is happening at the cellular level to cause thise disorder of hemophilia?

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Is Huntington's disease caused by a gene mutation or a chromosomal mutation?

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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.


What is a gene mutation?

Gene mutation is the change in the DNA sequence that is permanent and leads to new genetic traits and even diseases. This type of mutation is triggered through hereditary process or through several factors in the environment.


What is deficiency diseases and what are the diseases caused?

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Is achondroplasia caused by a mutation?

Yes, achondroplasia is primarily caused by a specific mutation in the FGFR3 gene. This mutation leads to abnormal bone growth and results in the characteristic features of achondroplasia, such as short stature and characteristic facial features.


What causes varation in traits?

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