Understanding Genetic Disorders…
ACHONDROPLASIA
ALBINISM
What is it?
What is it?
What type of gene controls the inheritance of
achondroplasia?
What are some possible complications?
Can parents who do not have achondroplasia have a child
with the disease?
Does albinism affect lifespan?
List some symptoms:
List some symptoms:
CYSTIC FIBROSIS (VIDEO CLIPs 1 & 2)
DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (VIDEO CLIP)
Define:
What is it?
What 2 body parts are affected by CF?
Who is most affected?
What substance does the body over produce when a
person has CF?
B/w what ages is the disease usually diagnosed?
How does a person inherit cystic fibrosis?
What happens to muscles over time?
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE (VIDEO CLIP)
PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU) (VIDEO CLIP)
What is it?
How is PKU treated?
What type of gene controls the inheritance of
Huntington’s Disease?
What is PKU?
B/w what ages is the onset of HD most common?
What does the build up of Phenylalanine cause?
List symptoms:
List symptoms:
SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
TAY SACHS
What is it?
What is it?
What cells are affected?
When are symptoms first seen?
What are the complications of receiving frequent blood
transfusions?
What is the lifespan of someone with Tay Sachs?
What protein is affected in SCA?
List some symptoms: