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  • What gene is affected in Familial Hypercholesterolemia?


    LDLR (also APOB, PCSK9 in some cases)

    genetics disorders
  • What is the main symptom of Huntington Disease?


    Neurodegeneration, chorea, rigidity, dementia

    genetics disorders
  • What causes Myotonic Dystrophy?


    DMPK gene; triplet repeat expansion causing abnormal splicing

    genetics disorders
  • What is a feature of Marfan Syndrome?


    Tall stature, long limbs, lens dislocation, aortic aneurysm/dissection

    genetics disorders
  • What characterizes Osteogenesis Imperfecta?


    Brittle bones, frequent fractures, blue sclera

    genetics disorders
  • What is the gene affected in Achondroplasia?


    FGFR3 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 3)

    genetics disorders
  • What are symptoms of Neurofibromatosis Type 1?


    Café-au-lait spots, neurofibromas, Lisch nodules

    genetics disorders
  • What symptoms are associated with Acute Intermittent Porphyria?


    Episodic abdominal pain, psychiatric symptoms, red-purple urine

    genetics disorders
  • What is the gene affected in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?


    DMD (dystrophin gene)

    genetics disorders
  • What is the main symptom of Sickle Cell Disease?


    Vaso-occlusive crises, anemia, pain

    genetics disorders
  • What is the effect of the CFTR gene in Cystic Fibrosis?


    Defective chloride channel leading to thickened mucus

    genetics disorders
  • What is a key feature of hemophilia A?


    Prolonged bleeding due to factor VIII deficiency

    genetics disorders
  • What does color blindness affect?


    Red-green color perception due to mutations in photopigments

    genetics disorders
  • What is the molecular mechanism of X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets?


    Impaired phosphate handling, low serum phosphate

    genetics disorders
  • What is depicted in this image?


    A table describing dominant diseases including Rett syndrome and hypophosphatemic rickets. image description

    genetics disorders
  • What is the cause of PKU?


    Deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) leading to toxic buildup of phenylalanine, causing intellectual disability if untreated.

    genetics disorders
  • What are the symptoms of Tay-Sachs Disease?


    • Cherry-red macula
    • Developmental delay
    • Death in childhood
    genetics disorders
  • What causes Galactosemia?


    Inability to metabolize galactose due to deficiency of galactose-uridyltransferase, leading to toxic buildup.

    genetics disorders
  • What is the main symptom of Alkaptonuria?


    Dark urine on standing due to homogentisic acid buildup from tyrosine metabolism defect.

    genetics disorders
  • What are the effects of HFE deficiency?


    • Iron overload
    • Liver cirrhosis
    • Diabetes
    • Bronze skin
    genetics disorders
  • What is the treatment for SCID?


    Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) or gene therapy (GT) to manage severe recurrent infections.

    genetics disorders
  • What is the impact of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?


    Loss of protease inhibitor leading to lung damage and early-onset emphysema in adults.

    genetics disorders
  • What are the symptoms of Homocystinuria?


    • Marfanoid habitus
    • Lens dislocation
    • Intellectual disability
    genetics disorders
  • What is the genetic basis of Thalassemia?


    Reduced or absent globin chains (HBA1/HBA2 or HBB) causing microcytic anemia.

    genetics disorders
  • What are the common symptoms of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?


    • Lung damage
    • Neonatal hepatitis
    • Liver failure in children
    genetics disorders
  • What does the table of dominant diseases show?


    Includes diseases like Rett syndrome, hypophosphatemic rickets, and incontinentia pigmenti. table of dominant diseases

    genetics tables
  • What does the table of X-linked recessive diseases show?


    Includes diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, hemophilia A, and red-green colorblindness. table of X-linked recessive diseases

    genetics tables
  • What does the table of autosomal disorders show?


    Includes disorders like familial hypercholesterolemia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell disease. table of autosomal disorders

    genetics tables