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What is the term used to describe a mutation that occurs spontaneously before embryonic development?
What is the term used to describe a mutation that occurs spontaneously before embryonic development?
Which type of genetic disorder is most commonly discussed when referring to disorders with a single genetic cause?
Which type of genetic disorder is most commonly discussed when referring to disorders with a single genetic cause?
How many known genetic disorders are there?
How many known genetic disorders are there?
Which type of genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in multiple genes?
Which type of genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in multiple genes?
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What type of inheritance occurs when a genetic disorder is inherited from two parents who are carriers of a faulty gene?
What type of inheritance occurs when a genetic disorder is inherited from two parents who are carriers of a faulty gene?
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Which term describes the process by which polymers are formed from many small molecules?
Which term describes the process by which polymers are formed from many small molecules?
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What physical properties do polymers possess due to their large molecular mass?
What physical properties do polymers possess due to their large molecular mass?
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What does the term 'polymer' mean in Greek?
What does the term 'polymer' mean in Greek?
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Who coined the term 'polymer' in 1833?
Who coined the term 'polymer' in 1833?
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What are the two types of polymers mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of polymers mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Genetic Disorders
- A mutation that occurs spontaneously before embryonic development is called a sporadic mutation.
- Mendelian disorders are the type of genetic disorders most commonly discussed when referring to disorders with a single genetic cause.
- There are approximately 6,000 known genetic disorders.
- Multifactorial disorders are caused by a mutation in multiple genes.
- Autosomal recessive inheritance occurs when a genetic disorder is inherited from two parents who are carriers of a faulty gene.
Polymers
- Polymerization is the process by which polymers are formed from many small molecules.
- Due to their large molecular mass, polymers possess high molecular weight, high viscosity, and high melting points.
- The term 'polymer' means 'many parts' in Greek.
- The term 'polymer' was coined by Jons Jakob Berzelius in 1833.
- The two types of polymers mentioned are natural polymers and synthetic polymers.
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Test your knowledge of genetic disorders with this quiz! Explore the various types of genetic abnormalities and learn about the causes and impacts of monogenic and polygenic disorders. Challenge yourself to identify different mutations and chromosomal abnormalities associated with these conditions. Expand your understanding of the fascinating world of genetics!
