Transcript Genetic Diseases

Genetic Diseases
By: Mr. Hunter
What is a genetic disorders?
A genetic disorder is a disease caused by
a
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different form of a gene
called a variation
or an alteration of a gene
called a mutation
Mutations
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Mutations can occur randomly or because of
an environmental exposure.
Ex.: Cigarette smoke
Inherited Genetic Disorders
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A mutated gene can be passed down from
generation to generation.
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Genetic disorders can also deal with an
individual having an incorrect number of
genes. (ex.: Down Syndrome)
For each disease:
How does someone get this
disease/disorder?
2. Describe three of the main
symptoms of this disease/disorder.
How can this disease/disorder be
treated?
1.
3.
Disease
Symptoms
Treatments
Pedigrees