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Which causes some genetic disorders and genetic diseases? A. poor diet B. excess alcohol C. asbestos exposure D. errors during meiosis

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Things like unhealthy eating or drinking habits, and exposure to asbestos can harm your health, but it can't cause genetic disorders and diseases. Only DNA mutations can cause them.

Mutations in the DNA sequence can occur during meiosis, or the creation of gametes. The gametes can become defective. For example, extra or excess chromosomes can be produced. If defective gametes fertilize, the offspring can end up with genetic disorders.

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