Question

medical interventions
part ii: what is a genetic disorder?
use information from the presentation to help you fill in the \description\ column of the chart.

type of genetic disorder | description | example(s) - include information about the cause of the disease as well as how the disease affects the patient.
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single gene

• recessive
• dominant
• sex-linked | |

multifactorial | |
chromosomal | |
mitochondrial | |

research the following disorders and match them with the appropriate type of genetic disorder. record information about each disease in the \example\ column of the chart.

• duchenne muscular dystrophy
• cystic fibrosis
• huntingtons disease
• down syndrome
• leber hereditary optic neuropathy
• alzheimers disease

Explanation:

Each genetic disorder type is defined by its inheritance pattern or genetic origin, then matched to the provided examples with their cause and patient impacts.

Answer:

Type of Genetic Disorder	Description	Example(s) – Include information about the cause of the disease as well as how the disease affects the patient.
Multifactorial	Caused by a mix of genetic mutations and environmental factors	Alzheimer's Disease: Caused by combined genetic variants (e.g., APOE ε4) and environmental triggers; leads to progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and impaired daily function.
Chromosomal	Caused by abnormal chromosome number or structure	Down Syndrome: Caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21; leads to intellectual disability, characteristic facial features, and increased risk of heart defects and other health issues.
Mitochondrial	Caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA (passed maternally)	Leber hereditary optic neuropathy: Caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA; leads to sudden, progressive loss of central vision, typically in young adults.