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SpongeBob SquarePants
on Dec 10, 2024
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Using genetic engineering,the disease status can currently be determined for a fetus with:
A) type I diabetes
B) Grave's disease
C) Huntington's disease
D) Down syndrome
Genetic Engineering
The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology, enabling the creation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Huntington's Disease
A hereditary disorder caused by a faulty gene on chromosome 4, leading to brain cell damage that results in severe physical and mental disabilities over time.
Fetus
A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until birth.
- Familiarize oneself with the genetic and physiological aspects of diseases and syndromes including Turner's syndrome, Down syndrome, Klinefelter's syndrome, and diabetes.
- Grasp the application and impact of genetic engineering on diagnosing fetal diseases.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the genetic and physiological aspects of diseases and syndromes including Turner's syndrome, Down syndrome, Klinefelter's syndrome, and diabetes.
- Grasp the application and impact of genetic engineering on diagnosing fetal diseases.