Genetic Disorders
Biology ⇒ Genetics and Heredity
Genetic Disorders starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how gene therapy might be used to treat a genetic disorder.
Describe one ethical issue related to genetic testing for disorders.
Describe one way genetic disorders can be diagnosed before birth.
Describe the inheritance pattern of thalassemia.
Describe the main difference between monogenic and polygenic genetic disorders.
Explain the difference between autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive genetic disorders.
Explain why carriers of sickle cell anemia are often resistant to malaria.
Explain why consanguineous marriages (marriage between close relatives) increase the risk of genetic disorders.
Explain why females are less likely to express X-linked recessive disorders than males.
Explain why genetic testing is important for families with a history of genetic disorders.
What is a genetic disorder?
What is the difference between a gene mutation and a chromosomal abnormality?
What is the main cause of Down syndrome?
What is the main symptom of phenylketonuria (PKU) if left untreated?
