Explain the disorder is inherited

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Assignment:

Research one of the genetic disorders below and a create a short slide presentation (6 slide)

Slide 1: Titles slide should include your name, topic and date

Slide 2: Describe your topic, including symptoms and prevalence (i.e. how common is it).

Slide 3: Explain how the disorder is inherited. Is it a mutation in a single gene, an extra or missing chromosome, etc.? Some may have multiple types of inheritance.

Slide 4: Look up and explain the difference between Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) and Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS). Which of these (or both) would apply to your chosen topic? What kind of test is used?

Slide 5: Reflect on the pros and/or cons of preimplantation genetic testing, as well as genetic testing done after conception, or even after birth.

Slide 6: References

Make sure you use this genetic disorders to choose from: Tay Sachs, Fanconi anemia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Hemophilia A, Down's syndrome, Turner's syndrome, Klinefelter's syndrome, Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13, Fragile X syndrome.

You also use the link below to go to this site Medline Plus GeneticsLinks to an external site. site as a starting point. Click on Genetic Conditions and then search your topic.

Reference no: EM133495763

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