GENETIC DISEASES A04

Located on chromosome 4, this neurological disorder is caused by the presence of a DOMINANT ALLELE.

• dislexia

• Hunington Disease

• Turner syndrome

• Fragile X

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This genetic disorder is an example of monosomy, and is characterized by a karyotype of 45XO or 45X. It only affects women.

• Phenylketonuria

• Anemia

• Fragile X

• Turner Syndrome

This genetic disorder is caused by non-disjunction of the 21st chromosome. It is one of the most common chromosomal disorders.

• Turner syndrome

• Hunington Disease

• Down syndrome

• Myopia

This genetic disorder causes a reduction/absence of melanin in the skin, hair and eyes. Located on chromosome 6, this disorder is common throughout the animal kingdom.

• Anemia

• Albinism

• Myopia

• Hemophilia

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This genetic disorder occurs on chromosome 12. This disorder does not allow for the breakdown of phenylalanine in the diet. Buildup of phenylalanine in the body can cause severe symptoms and even reduce lifespan.

• Hunington Disease

• Sickle-cell Anemia

• Phenylketonuria

• Myopia

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This genetic disorder causes red blood cells to exhibit an irregular shape. Symptoms of this disorder can include joint pain, poor circulation, and a shorter lifespan. It is highly prevalent in African and African American populations.

• Anemia

• Albinism

• Turner syndrome

• Sickle-cell Anemia

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Fragile X

• causes cognitive impairment

• occurs on the X chromosome

• causes learning disabilities

• all of these are characteristics of Fragile X

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Hemophilia

• can be deadly

• is curable

• occurs on the 21st chromosome

• is an example of non-disjunction

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Mypoia

• occurs on chromosome 18

• only affects males

• is a genetic disorder that causes farsightedness

• all of these characterize Myopia

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Dislexia

• occurs on more than one chromosome

• is common in 5-10% of the general population

• is a learning disorder

• all of these characterize Dislexia