what is the cause of genetic disorder? write down the symptoms of this disorder
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Genetic disorders can be caused by a mutation in one gene (monogenic disorder), by mutations in multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance disorder), by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors, or by damage to chromosomes (changes in the number or structure of entire chromosomes, the structures that ...
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A genetic disorder is a condition that occurs as a result of a mutation to DNA. There are several different genetic disorders.
cause of genetic disorder
- Most cells in the body contain long strands of DNA that provide the cell with instructions. Each DNA strand is tightly coiled around a protein called a histone. This coiled structure is called a chromosome.
- Chromosomes contain small sections of DNA called genes. These genes provide the body with a specific set of instructions. Each human cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one of each pair provided by each parent. Therefore, a person has two copies of every gene.
- A change or fault in the DNA can cause a genetic condition. Since genes p@ss from parent to child, these disorders may be heritable. However, not everyone with a genetic condition in their family will experience symptoms of the disorder
- Genetic conditions can affect any gene or chromosome. This means that there are a wide range of genetic disorders, each causing various symptoms
Symptoms of this disorder
- uncontrolled movements
- emotional disturbances
- cognitive decline
- acute chest syndrome
- stroke
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