Human Genetic Disorders
Important vocab
Autosomal Recessive:
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Cystic fibrosisAn Autosomal Recession life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. Symptoms include salty tasting skin, persistent coughing ,lung infections, and weight gain.
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Sickle cell anemiaAbove is a picture of the blood cells of someone who has sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell is an Autosomal Recessive disorder that makes red blood cellsmisshapen and break down.
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PKUWhat is allowed and what is forbidden: Children suffering from PKU have to forgo many proteins. PKU is an Autosomal Recessive disorder, meaning that you need to inherit mutations in both copies of the gene to develop the symptoms of the disorder.
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Pedigree
A pedigree chart is a diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance or phenotype of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next.
Helpful resources
Images Cited: http://cx.aos.ask.com/question/aq/700px-394px/purpose-chromosomes_731f4326726725.jpg
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http://dnascienceandtech.tripod.com/hemophilia.htm
http://discovermagazine.com/~/media/Images/Issues/2013/September/a-look-inside-cystic-fibrosis.jpg
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http://dnascienceandtech.tripod.com/hemophilia.htm
http://discovermagazine.com/~/media/Images/Issues/2013/September/a-look-inside-cystic-fibrosis.jpg