which diseases result from inherited changes in DNA sequence?

Biology · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Correct answer is genetic disorder. 

 A genetic disorder is a disease that is caused by a change, or mutation, in an individual's DNA sequence.

There are four different types of genetic disorders (inherited) and include:

  • Single gene inheritance.
  • Multifactorial inheritance.
  • Chromosome abnormalities.
  • Mitochondrial inheritance.

 

Common genetic disorder

  • Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).
  • FragileX syndrome.
  • Klinefelter syndrome.
  • Triple-X syndrome.
  • Turner syndrome.
  • Trisomy 18.
  • Trisomy 13.
  • Genetic Disorders. Sickle Cell Disease.
  • Cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease.
  • Brain, Nerves and Spine. Huntington's Disease.
  • Cleft lip and palate. Cleft Lip and Palate.