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What are Monogenetic disorders? Provide several examples.

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Monogenetic disorders are caused by a mutation in a single gene. The mutation may be present on one or both chromosomes (one chromosome inherited from each parent). Examples of monogenic disorders are: sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, polycystic kidney disease, and Tay-Sachs disease.

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Monogenetic disorders are caused by the mutation of a single gene. Examples are sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, and polycystic kidney disease.
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