This document discusses genetic disorders and mutations. It covers several key topics:
- Genetic disorders can be caused by single gene mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, or multifactorial inheritance.
- Single gene mutations can result from point mutations, deletions, insertions, or trinucleotide repeats and cause Mendelian disorders.
- Chromosomal abnormalities include aneuploidies like Down syndrome as well as deletions such as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
- Multifactorial disorders are influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
- Specific genetic disorders are discussed including cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, lysosomal storage diseases, neurofibromatosis, and sex chromosome abnormalities.