Research and write a brief description of each genetic disorder. 2. For each disease, state the chances that a child would be born with the disease: – if one parent carries the gene; and if both parents carry the gene. Explain how you arrived at your answers. Use Punnett squares to help justify your response for each disease. Genetic Disorders Exploring Disease Risk Factors and Inheritance Patterns

Genetic Disorders Exploring Disease Risk Factors and Inheritance Patterns

Genetic disorders are caused by mutations in a person’s DNA and can be passed down from parent to child. By understanding the inheritance patterns and risk factors of genetic disorders, individuals can make informed decisions regarding their health and family planning. In this article, we will explore two genetic disorders, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Down Syndrome (DS), and explain the chances of a child being born with the disease if one or both parents carry the gene. Cystic Fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene. This gene is responsible for producing a protein that helps regulate the movement of salt and water in and out of cells. If both parents carry the mutated gene, their offspring have a 25% chance of inheriting two copies of the mutated gene, resulting in a diagnosis of CF (Buckman, 2017). To visualize this inheritance pattern, a Punnett square can be used to calculate the probability of offspring inheriting one or two mutated genes from the parents. Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. When both parents are carriers, the child has a one. Cont…