What are Disorders Associated with Defects in Structural Proteins?
Disorders associated with defects in structural proteins may be caused by incorrect protein folding.
What are Single Gene Disorders?
Single gene disorders are caused by DNA changes in one particular gene, that often have predictable inheritance patterns. Examples of single gene disorders include cystic fibrosis, hemochromatosis, Tay-Sachs disease, and sickle cell anemia.
What are X Linked Disorders?
X linked disorders are disorders caused by mutations in genes located on the X chromosome.
What are Autosomal Dominant Disorders?
Autosomal dominant disorders are disorders caused by mutations in dominant gene located on one of the nonsex chromosomes (autosomes).
What are the Transmission Patterns of Single Gene Disorders?
The transmission patterns of single gene disorders are: Autosomal dominantAutosomal recessiveX linked disorders
What are Mendelian Disorders?
Mendelian disorders are a single gene disorders, when a certain gene is known to cause a disease.
What Are Mutations?
Mutations are alterations in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA. Examples of mutations include: Point mutationsMutations in noncoding sequencesMutations in intronsMutations in exonsDeletionsInsertionsTrinucleotide repeats Point mutationsA point mutation is alteration of a single…
WHAT ARE GENETIC DISORDERS?
Genetic disorders are conditions that are caused by an abnormality in an individual’s DNA.
What are Mucinous Carcinomas?
Mucinous carcinomas are a rare form of invasive ductal carcinoma cancer that begins in the milk duct and spreads beyond it into nearby healthy tissue. What is the Pathology of Mucinous Carcinomas? The pathology of mucinous carcinomas is: -Etiology: The…
What are Mesotheliomas?
Mesotheliomas are a type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs mesothelium. Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer. What is the Pathology of Mesotheliomas? The pathology…