Genetic Disorders

Genetic Disorders

Perhaps you and/or your significant other is a carrier of a harmful recessive trait, such as cystic fibrosis. What would you do when considering having children? Would you hope for the best and ignore the situation, or would you see a genetic counselor or what?
Select a genetic disorder from the “groups” list. Don’t forget to sign up for it. Genetic disorder: Albinism

Explain what type of genetic defect or disorder it is. Explain how this genetic anomaly occurs. Is it autosomal or sex linked? Is it dominant, recessive or aneuploidy?

You should include what the effects are for individuals, what are the survival rates, is there a higher risk in certain populations, and any other interesting information.

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      Introduction

            Genetic disorders are conditions that arise as a result of change or mutation in one’s individual DNA sequence. This disease may affect different areas and organs in the body like the reproductive system, digestive system, the skin and other parts of the body. The causes may range from one gene malfunction to numerous genes faults. The disorders may sometimes be life-threatening, but sometimes it may not be visible hence the person being referred to as a carrier.

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