PPT-Genetics: Part IV Genetic Disorders

What has gone wrong 2 Certain human genetic disorders can be attributed to the inheritance of single gene traits or specific chromosomal changes such as nondisjunction illustrative examples . Also its possible for otherwise healthy people to develop severe illness so any one concerned about their illness should consult their doctor There are emergency warning signs that should signal anyone to seek medical care urgently Emergency Warning By: Keith King. Objectives. State the history of genetics;. Describe major century events;. Define terms used in genetics . History of Genetics. People have known about inheritance for a long time.. --children resemble their parents. B. ehaviour. Starter. On mini whiteboards. In three sentences explain the role of hormones in aggressive behaviour. As a class- One word story. What are Genetics?. Why are Psychologists interested in Genetics?. Warm Up: 2/1/2017. Instructions: Turn in your Cornel notes on Mutation Types and Causes to the turn it in box on my desk & start working on answering the . questions below:. What is a mutation? . Environmental Influence,. Sex-Linked Traits. In this presentation. Slides 3-4: . Punnett. Square. Slide 5-7: Co-Dominance and Blood-typing. Slide 8: Incomplete Dominance. Slide 9: Sex Linked Traits (X-Linked Traits). Objectives. Identify. traits that vary in populations and that may be studied.. Explain. the importance of the bell curve to population genetics.. Compare . three causes of genetic variation in a population.. National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern Atlantic Region. Unraveling the Mysteries of Genetics Information for Consumers. S of DNA:. Educational Objectives:. Define the basic concepts of genes, chromosomes and DNA. Genetic disorders can be due to any of the following factors:. A. Monogenetic Disorders: Caused by a mutation in a single gene. Autosomal. recessive alleles:. a. You may be a carrier and not know it, since the dominant allele masks the recessive.. CP Biology. Genetic Disorders. Major types of genetic disorders:. Autosomal. Single genes. Multiple genes. Sex-linked. Chromosome abnormalities. Autosomal Disorders. Autosomal genetic disorders . are caused by alleles on autosomes (chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes). Polydactyly. Down Syndrome. Hemophelia. Progeria. Hypertrichosis. Sickle Cell Anaemia. INTRODUCTION. What is genetic diseases/disorders?. The human body is composed up of cells , each one specializing a particular function like sensing light, smelling . Lectures. . – . 17x2 (Med); . 17x1. (. Stom. ). ;. Seminars. – . 17x3 (Med); . 17x2. (. Stom. ). ;. 3 . concluding . tests. (. tests. + . practical part. ). Final . examination . (. tests. + . on child motor development. and implications for learning. Dr Liam JB Hill. . l.j.hill@leeds.ac.uk. @. DrLiamJBHill. . Why discuss the role of genetics in the classroom?. Two thirds of differences in school achievement relate to our “genetic endowment” (. ., MSc . Agro (On Progress). . . I. Genetics: The Science of Heredity and Variation. Definition of Genetics. The beginning of Genetics. The Scope of Genetics. Application of Genetics. Objectives. Medical genetics involves any application of genetics to medical practice. It thus includes: . studies of the inheritance of diseases in families. the mapping of disease genes to specific locations on chromosomes, .