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    Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits: DNA

    Genetic Disorders

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    Genetic Disorder

    Genetic disorders are diseases or conditions caused by changes in an individual's DNA. These changes, known as mutations, can be inherited from parents or occur randomly during a person’s life. Some genetic disorders, such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis, result from single-gene mutations, while ...

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    Every organism is built from unique genetic instructions called genes, which guide how the body grows and functions.

    When these instructions are abnormally altered due to DNA mutations, they can disrupt body processes, leading to serious health problems called genetic disorders.

    Some genetic disorders are inherited from parents and...

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