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Genetic Diseases

A genetic disease or disorder is a condition caused by abnormal genes or chromosomes. Some of the more common genetic diseases are Angelman syndrome, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, hemophilia, Klinefelter syndrome, sickle-cell disease, and Turner syndrome.

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What is conservation of cytoplasm and why is it important?

we know that we all need oxygen to live , we can live without food for 3 to 4 days and also water 2 to 3 days but the the first and the foremost thing that we need to live is oxygen .this oxygen is stored in some particular cells called the cytoplasm . these cells help plants prepare there food and if this cells are damaged then there is not fresh and pure air we can breath, hence this required.

Is treatment the same thing as prevention?

No. Treatment is curing you once you are sick. Prevention is to keep you from getting sick.

Is there an actual autism spectrum?

Yes, an autism spectrum exists. It involves autistic disorder, asperger syndrome childhood disintegrative disorder, rett syndrome and persuasive developmental disorder; depending on the affected individual, he or she can display mild, severe or symptoms somewhere in between based on these categories. Behaviors displayed can vary from individual to individual and individual variations exist as well. Autistic disorder is the most severe form of autism and asperger sydrome is the mildest form.

Why are only a few important genetic studies done on small - isolated populations?

Actually, important small-Studies are being performed continuously on all small and Isolated AREAS. See Nat. Geog. Mag. (this month) for the latest in [newly discovered] amazingly Colorful Bugs.

What are the chances a child will be born with a hereditary disorder or disease?

Depends on the disease- dominant gene or recessive gene- and the genotypes of the parents.

What are the genetics behind Klinefelter's syndrome?

Klinefelter Syndrome is not caused by genes but is rather caused by chromosomal nondisjunction, or an odd number of chromosomes. Klinefelter Syndrome is particularly the presence of more than one X chromosome in a male's karyotype in addition to one Y chromosome (normal males have one X and one Y). Typically, a Klinefelter patient will feature the XXY karyotype, although the presence of additional X chromosomes has been reported. The adverse phenotypes associated with Klinefelter Syndrome are due to complications arising from gene dosage, or the amount of gene expression, not due to the presence of a certain gene or mutation.

How do the components of the genetic code compare in living organism?

The genetic code is nearly universal among living organisms, consisting of sequences of three nucleotides known as codons that specify amino acids. While the majority of organisms use the same codons for the same amino acids, some variations exist, particularly in certain mitochondrial and microbial systems. This consistency highlights the common evolutionary ancestry of life forms, while variations can reflect adaptations to specific environmental or metabolic needs. Overall, the similarities in the genetic code emphasize the fundamental biological processes shared across diverse life forms.

How does Wilson disease affect a human organism?

Errors in the ATP7B gene produce a protein with decreased ability to bind copper. Unused copper is then absorbed back into the bloodstream where it is transported to other organs