Essentials of Genetics (9th Edition) - Standalone book
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Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 2CS
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The reason for the appearance of effects on the tissues derived fromrapidlydividing cells inDyskeratosiscongenita (DKC) disease.
Introduction:
Dyskeratosis congenital (DKC) is a rare genetic disease. Its symptoms appear between the ages of 5 to 15 years. Tissues with rapidly developing cells such as skin, bone marrow and nails initially get affected by this. People with DKC do not have functional telomerase enzyme.
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