[01/09, 3:24 pm] Meta AI: Here are some common genetic disorders with explanations and examples:
1. *Cystic Fibrosis*: Affects the respiratory and digestive systems, causing thick mucus buildup.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated CFTR gene (one from each parent), leading to cystic fibrosis.
1. *Sickle Cell Anemia*: Affects hemoglobin production, causing red blood cells to be misshapen.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated HBB gene (one from each parent), leading to sickle cell anemia.
1. *Down Syndrome*: Affects cognitive development and physical characteristics, caused by an extra chromosome 21.
Example: A person inherits an extra copy of chromosome 21, leading to Down syndrome.
1. *Tay-Sachs Disease*: Affects the nervous system, causing progressive damage.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated HEXA gene (one from each parent), leading to Tay-Sachs disease.
1. *Muscular Dystrophy*: Affects muscle strength and function, caused by mutations in genes controlling muscle proteins.
Example: A person inherits a mutated DMD gene, leading to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
1. *Huntington's Disease*: Affects the brain, causing progressive damage and cognitive decline.
Example: A person inherits a mutated HTT gene, leading to Huntington's disease.
1. *Thalassemia*: Affects hemoglobin production, causing anemia and other complications.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated HBA or HBB gene (one from each parent), leading to thalassemia.
1. *Phenylketonuria (PKU)*: Affects amino acid metabolism, causing intellectual disability if left untreated.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated PAH gene (one from each parent), leading to PKU.
1. *Fragile X Syndrome*: Affects cognitive development and physical characteristics, caused by an expanded CGG repeat.
Example: A person inherits an expanded CGG repeat in the FMR1 gene, leading to Fragile X syndrome.
1. *Achondroplasia*: Affects bone growth, causing short stature and other physical characteristics.
Example: A person inherits a mutated FGFR3 gene, leading to achondroplasia.
Remember, genetic disorders can be inherited in various ways, including autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, and mitochondrial inheritance patterns.
[01/09, 3:24 pm] Meta AI: Here are some common genetic disorders with explanations and examples:
1. *Cystic Fibrosis*: Affects the respiratory and digestive systems, causing thick mucus buildup.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated CFTR gene (one from each parent), leading to cystic fibrosis.
1. *Sickle Cell Anemia*: Affects hemoglobin production, causing red blood cells to be misshapen.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated HBB gene (one from each parent), leading to sickle cell anemia.
1. *Down Syndrome*: Affects cognitive development and physical characteristics, caused by an extra chromosome 21.
Example: A person inherits an extra copy of chromosome 21, leading to Down syndrome.
1. *Tay-Sachs Disease*: Affects the nervous system, causing progressive damage.
Example: A person inherits two copies of the mutated HEXA gene (one from each parent), leading to Tay-Sachs disease.
1. **Muscular
[Verse 1]
Under the veil of life's design,
A genetic dance, so complex, so fine.
Cystic fibrosis, a mucus bind,
Two CFTR genes, a double bind.
[Chorus]
But hope is the light that guides our way,
In the shadow of what we cannot sway.
Through the lens of science, we find the day,
Where every life can shine, undimmed, unbound.
[Verse 2]
Sickle cells, a crimson tide,
Hemoglobin's twist, a life's divide.
Two HBB genes, a fate decided,
Yet strength in unity, we're not divided.
[Chorus]
But hope is the heart that beats so wide,
Beyond the cells that fate has tried.
With every breath, we rise, we abide,
In the face of challenges, we're fortified.
[Bridge]
Extra chromosomes, a world unseen,
Down syndrome, a life's unique sheen.
Tay-Sachs, a silent scream,
Neurological dreams, a future's gleam.
[Chorus]
But hope is the star that shines so bright,
On the genetic map, through the night.
Each disorder, a story to write,
In the book of life, with love and light.
[Outro]
Genetic codes, a symphony of life,
Each note, each line, a chapter of strife.
But in the end, we stand, we strive,
For a future where all can thrive.
[End]
