affected by the disease, the chance of the child will also have it, is 50%
What is autosomal recessive? - ANSWER If both parents are carriers, there is a 25%
chance of children having the gene, and a 50% chance of being a carrier
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWER pancreas, causing secretions in the
lungs
What is down syndrome? - ANSWER A genetic condition caused by trisomy 21 (an extra
chromosome)
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANSWER A genetic condition where a male has an extra X
chromosome, causing female-like qualities (XXY)
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWER A genetic condition only affecting females that is a
missing or deformed X chromosome. Right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infec-
tions, language and articulation disorders, short stature, visual problems.
What is alpha thalassemia? - ANSWER An inherited blood disorder affecting the alpha
chains of the hemoglobin molecule, which causes mild to severe anemia
What is beta thalassemia? - ANSWER An inherited blood disorder affecting the beta
chains of the hemoglobin molecule, causing low hemoglobin.
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