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Science Chapter 5.2
human genetic disorders
Term | Definition |
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genetic disorder | an abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes |
pedigree | a chart or family tree that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait |
karyotype | a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell. doctors use karyotypes to help diagnose disorders. |
two causes of genetic disorders | mutations in genes or changes in chromosomes. |
geneticists use these to trace inheritance | pedigrees |
how do you diagnose and treat genetic disorders | doctors use karyotypes to help diagnose. they treat them with medical care, education, job training, and other things. |