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($)What is a gene?
Genes are sections or segments of DNA that are carried on the chromosomes and determine specific human characteristics, such as height or hair color.
Genes are sections or segments of DNA that are carried on the chromosomes and determine specific human characteristics, such as height or hair color.
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(#)How do genes work?
In our DNA there are genes that code for different proteins that make up our body.
In our DNA there are genes that code for different proteins that make up our body.
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What is a genetic disorder?
Researchers have identified more than 4,000 diseases that are caused by mutations. But having a genetic mutation that may cause a disease or condition, doesn’t always mean that a person will actually develop that disease or condition.
Researchers have identified more than 4,000 diseases that are caused by mutations. But having a genetic mutation that may cause a disease or condition, doesn’t always mean that a person will actually develop that disease or condition.
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What are two major causes of genetic disorders in humans?
Two major causes of genetic disorders in humans is when mutations occur in the DNA of genes. Some other disorders are caused by changes in the overall structure or number of chromosomes.
Two major causes of genetic disorders in humans is when mutations occur in the DNA of genes. Some other disorders are caused by changes in the overall structure or number of chromosomes.
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How are genetic disorders diagnosed and treated?
Genetic disorders are sometimes diagnosed by mutations in the DNA of genes. Other disorders are caused by changes in the overall structure or number of chromosomes. Years ago, doctors had only had punnett squares to predict if a child would have a disease. Today doctors use tools such as Karyotypes to help diagnosed genetic disorders.
Genetic disorders are sometimes diagnosed by mutations in the DNA of genes. Other disorders are caused by changes in the overall structure or number of chromosomes. Years ago, doctors had only had punnett squares to predict if a child would have a disease. Today doctors use tools such as Karyotypes to help diagnosed genetic disorders.