Question

Give one example of Polygenic disorder and one example of

Monogenic disorder.​

Answer 1

• Monogenic disorders (monogenic traits) are disorders caused by variation in a single gene and are typically recognized by their striking familial inheritance patterns.

Examples:-

include sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, Huntington disease, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Answer 2

● Polygenic Disorder: Hypertension, Diabetes.

● Monogenic Disorder: Sickle cell anaemia.