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Directions – The following is a list of genetic diseases that you may choose from to produce a creative and informative brochure that is both educational and interesting to read. You must confirm your choice with your teacher before you begin.
1. Sickle Cell Anemia
2. Hemophelia
3. Down’s Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
4. Cystic Fibrosis
5. Huntington’s Disease
6. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gerhig’s Disease)
7. Tourette’s Syndrome
8. Kleinfelter’s Syndrome’
9. Achondroplasia
10. Turner’s Syndrome
11. Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
12. Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome
13. Cleft lip and Cleft palate
14. Spina Bifida
15. PKU (Phenylketouria)
16. Marfan’s Syndrome
17. Muscular Dystrophy
18. Retinitis Pigmentosa
19. Tay Sach’s
20. Patau’s Syndrome (Trisomy 13)
21. Edward Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
22. Prader-Willi Syndrome
23. Cri-du-chat Syndrome
24. Fragile X Syndrome
25. Porphyria
26. Angelman Syndrome
Your brochure must include:
a. Whether the disorder is chromosomal or gene related.
b. Common symptoms included with the disorder
c. Treatment of the disorder if possible.
d. Whether the disorder can be screened for prior to birth
