Difference between revisions of "Inherited Disorder"
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: An '''inherited disorder''' might not express itself in the [[phenotype]] of a parent as '''inherited disorders''' are often due to a [[Recessive Allele|recessive allele]]. | : An '''inherited disorder''' might not express itself in the [[phenotype]] of a parent as '''inherited disorders''' are often due to a [[Recessive Allele|recessive allele]]. | ||
There are a variety of '''inherited disorders''' that can be passed down including: | There are a variety of '''inherited disorders''' that can be passed down including: | ||
| − | * | + | *Colour Blindness |
*[[Polydactyly]] | *[[Polydactyly]] | ||
*[[Sickle Cell Anemia]] | *[[Sickle Cell Anemia]] | ||
*[[Cystic Fibrosis]] | *[[Cystic Fibrosis]] | ||
Revision as of 09:27, 8 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An inherited disorder is a problem or non-communicable disease caused by genes which can be passed down from parents to offspring.
About Inherited Disorders
- An inherited disorder might not express itself in the phenotype of a parent as inherited disorders are often due to a recessive allele.
There are a variety of inherited disorders that can be passed down including:
- Colour Blindness
- Polydactyly
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Cystic Fibrosis