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Genetic Diseases

Genetic Diseases. By: Mr. Hunter. What is a genetic disorders?. A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a different form of a gene called a variation or an alteration of a gene called a mutation. Mutations. Mutations can occur randomly or because of an environmental exposure.

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Genetic Diseases

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  1. Genetic Diseases By: Mr. Hunter

  2. What is a genetic disorders? A genetic disorder is a disease caused by • a different form of a gene called a variation • or an alteration of a gene called a mutation

  3. Mutations • Mutations can occur randomly or because of an environmental exposure. Ex.: Cigarette smoke

  4. Inherited Genetic Disorders • A mutated gene can be passed down from generation to generation. • Genetic disorders can also deal with an individual having an incorrect number of genes. (ex.: Down Syndrome)

  5. For each disease: • How does someone get this disease/disorder? • Describe three of the main symptoms of this disease/disorder. • How can this disease/disorder be treated?

  6. Pedigrees

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