A genetic disorder is a disease that is caused by missing or abnormalities in the chromosomes of a human. Finding out if an offspring has a genetic disorder can be determined by using basic genetics. The Punnett Square, a diagram used to predict the results of a crossing or breeding of two species, can determine the outcome of an offspring by using the genotypes of both parents. Pairing the genotypes of both parents together can show the four different genotypes of offspring, two being female, and
Genetic disorders are a topic in biology that can not be avoided. The fact is that genetic disorders can happen in humans, plants or animal. No one and nothing is safe from a genetic disorder. A genetic disorder can appear in the first years off life, or can appear much later in life when least expected. A basic principal of biology states that the behavior of chromosomes during the meiosis process can account for genetic inheritance patterns. There are many reasons for genetic disorders. To start
There are four different types of genetic disorders: single gene mutations, chromosome mutations, multifactorial, and mitochondria. Single gene mutation, also known as Mendelian disorder, is an abnormality in the DNA of a gene, and is divided into three categories, dominant, recessive, and X-linked. Chromosomal mutation is a result of extra or lack of a certain number of chromosomes, or an irregular structure of a chromosome. Multifactorial disorder is caused by multiple genes that are combined with
PKU, also known as Phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder that builds up the amino acid phenylalanine in the human body. This genetic disorder is known to be an example of the norm of reaction. The norm of reaction defines itself as a phenotype range that a person with a certain genotype reveals due to the differing of a certain environmental condition. Since this genetic mutation targeted the gene that encrypts the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, it shows that if a person has one and/or two copies
zeroing in on genetic mutations, brain chemistry abnormalities, and maternal factors. One possible cause that can lead to autism is genetic mutations. First of all, families studies indicate that children can affected by autism through heredity. It is true that children inherited some characteristics from their parents. This is because a chromosome of a child produced by one chromosome father and the other one from mother, which formed as DNA. As a matter of fact, if parents have some genetic disease,
harm the child. I will explain why I feel this way. Based on the information given, the child's probable diagnosis is Hemophilia. Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. Clotting helps stop bleeding after a cut or injury. Without clotting, a wound can bleed too much either internally or externally. (“Bleeding Disorders in Children,”n.d.) According to Griffin (Griffin, 2015) Hemophilia mostly affects boys (about one in every 5,000-10,000). Girls who inherit the
neurodegenerative genetic disorder. It affects the muscle coordination and decline in cognitive that leads to dementia. It affects both males and females in their middle age (J.D, 2015). Huntington’s disease is most common in genetic causes the leads to abnormal involuntary movement also called Huntington’s chorea (J.D, 2015). Epidemiology: Huntington 's disease is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder it occurs in a population of 5-10 per 100,000. Huntington disease is a hereditary disorder. It
Paper: A Few Specific Genetic Disorders From Cystic Fibrosis to Down’s Syndrome and Sickle Cell Anemia, there are tens of thousands of genetic disorders, with many more to be discovered. The fascinating thing about genetic disorders is that when we were born it’s a gamble whether or not we would come into this world with a genetic disorder. Although genetic disorders are quite rare and we take being born without one as granted, there are many out there that live with these disorders everyday. My research
Beth has a few options to determine if her baby is at risk for having a genetic disorder. The first step Beth can take is visiting her gynecologist. While there she can start to discuss her concerns, and go over her options. She can go through genetic counselling and then move onto ultrasounds and amniocentesis. If further tests warrant she can do chorionic villus sampling or CVS. Beth can go through genetic counselling which is where she can discuss her family medical history and this will determine
case of genetic disorder. There are so many all over in the world and many doctors still don’t even know what to call them. Some don’t even know they have a disease in them till its too late, or other know all there lives and some learn to live with the disease and others live every day in fear of getting even more sick and hurt. Genetic disorders are very common some more than others. Its all has to do with our 46 chromosomes. Genetic disorders can occur to anyone. Many people believe genetic disorders