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Genetic Disorders

2 questions tagged Genetic Disorders — spanning every one of the seven Ws.

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What is Down syndrome?

Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is also called trisomy 21.

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What is cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene.

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