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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
Is it true that women have some protection from genetic disease because they carry only x chromosomes?
Yes, women have two X chromosomes which provides them with a backup copy of certain genes. This can offer some protection from genetic diseases that are caused by mutations in genes on the X chromosome, as women have a second copy that may compensate for any abnormalities.
How is Jacobs syndrome inherited?
It's not. Jacob, XYY, syndrome is completely random disease; unlike most genetic diseases. It is caused by the accidental inheritance of an extra Y chromosome. Typically a father only gives one Y chromosome, but one mistake can cause a sperm to to carry that extra chromosome.
How do you know if you have got huntingtons disease?
First, since this is a genetic disease, that is transmitted only by inheritance, a determination of family history of HD is usually made. There are also characteristic symptoms that become noticeable in later life, most commonly chorea- or uncontrolled movements of the body. In recent years, a genetic test has been developed that permits screening the the chromosome that causes HD- if you do not have that chromosome, you do not have, and will not develop HD. If you DO have that chromosome, at some point the symptoms of HD will develop. The exact age varies from one person to another. There is additional information at the website of the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
How do you know if you have Huntington's disease?
First, since this is a genetic disease, that is transmitted only by inheritance, a determination of family history of HD is usually made. There are also characteristic symptoms that become noticeable in later life, most commonly chorea- or uncontrolled movements of the body. In recent years, a genetic test has been developed that permits screening the the chromosome that causes HD- if you do not have that chromosome, you do not have, and will not develop HD. If you DO have that chromosome, at some point the symptoms of HD will develop. The exact age varies from one person to another. There is additional information at the website of the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Do Male hemophiliacs inherit the disease from their?
Male hemophiliacs inherit it from their mother, because hemophilia is only on the X gene and males only have one and it is from their mother.
What chromosome is affected in fabry disease?
The allele that is responsible of Fabry Disorder/Disease is located on the X chromosome and is the only lipid storage disorder identified as being sex linked.
A bacterium has one that holds its genetic material?
yes. it has only one chromosome that holds its genetic material, however they may also have plasmids that contain genetic material
What is the only way you can get a genetic disease or sickness?
The only way one can get a genetic disease is by inheriting it through one's parents. Genetic diseases and sicknesses aren't contagious, except through birth.
What is huntington's disease classified as?
It is a genetic disease. You can only "catch" it by inheriting the gene for it.
What kind of defect is CGD?
recessive defect meaning that both copies of the chromosome must have the defect before it can be expressed. Females who have one X chromosome without the defect do not get this disease. Males, since they only have one X chromosome, get the disease
Why can females but not males be carriers of sex linked genetic disorders?
Females have two X chromosomes, allowing them to be carriers of sex-linked genetic disorders on one X chromosome while having a normal allele on the other X chromosome. Males have only one X chromosome and one Y chromosome, so any genetic disorder on their single X chromosome will manifest as the disorder rather than being masked.
