Genetic Diseases By: Mr. Hunter

What is a genetic disorders? A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a different form of a gene called a variation or an alteration of a gene called a mutation

Mutations Mutations can occur randomly or because of an environmental exposure. Ex.: Cigarette smoke

Inherited Genetic Disorders A mutated gene can be passed down from generation to generation. Genetic disorders can also deal with an individual having an incorrect number of genes. (ex.: Down Syndrome)

For each disease: How does someone get this disease/disorder? Describe three of the main symptoms of this disease/disorder. How can this disease/disorder be treated?

Disease Symptoms Treatments

Pedigrees