Genetic Disorders

Introduction

Hello!

Welcome to this WebQuest on Genetic Disorders. 

Task

Using the links provided, you will answer the given questions on varying genetic disorders. 

Process

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_disorder#:~:text=A%20genetic%20disorder%20is%20a,or%20by%20a%20chromosomal%20abnormality.

  1. What is a Genetic Disorder? 

  2. About how many known genetic disorders are there? 

https://online.regiscollege.edu/blog/information-5-common-genetic-disorders/

  1. List the 5 most common genetic disorders. 

https://medlineplus.gov/geneticdisorders.html

  1. What are the three types of genetic disorders? 

  2. Genetic tests can be done on what substance to identify genetic disorders? 

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/genes-genetic-disorders.html

  1. On average, how many genes with mutations do people carry in their cells? 

  2. What is gene therapy?  

https://www.marchofdimes.org/baby/chromosomal-conditions.aspx

  1. About how many babies are born with a chromosomal condition? 

  2. What genetic disorder is an example of a chromosomal condition? 

https://thefhfoundation.org/causes-human-genetic-disorders

  1. Are all genetic disorders only developed at birth? YES or NO

  2. Give an example of another way genetic disorders can develop. 

https://women.texaschildrens.org/program/high-risk-pregnancy-care/conditions/genetic-disorders

  1. List at least 4 factors that increase your risk of having a baby with a genetic disorder. 

  2. What does NIPT stand for and what does it do? 

https://medlineplus.gov/geneticdisorders.html

  1. Genes are the _________ ________ of heredity. 

  2. What do proteins do in the cell?  

https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/a29030/genetic-disorders-what-to-know/

  1. There are __________ of different genetic disorders, all with ________________that affect an individual's _________________health very differently.

  2. Some genetic conditions are extremely ___________, with some people being affected __________and others ________. 



https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Genetic-conditions

  1. Genetic conditions are often called what because they can be passed from parents to their children. 

  2. Approximately ___ out of 10 people will be affected by a condition that has some genetic background. 

https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/five-rare-diseases/60001/

  1. HGPS stands for… 

  2. What is the frequency of this disease? 

Evaluation

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Conclusion

Thank you for participating and I hope you learned something!