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7. Explain the difference between disorders of chromosome number and disorders caused by

individual genes

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A person can have normal chromosomes in number and structure, but still have a disease or condition caused by a mutation in one or more of the genes on the chromosomes. A single gene defect usually does not cause the chromosome structure or number to be abnormal.

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I'm not sure if this is correct but hope it helps.

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