Match each disorder with its description.
-abnormal gene causes deterioration of the central nervous system
A)phenylketonuria
B)sickle cell anemia
C)Tay-Sachs disease
D)Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)Huntington's disease
F)cystic fibrosis
G)thalassemia
H)hemophilia
I)Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome

Question

Match each disorder with its description.​
-​abnormal gene causes deterioration of the central nervous system
A)​phenylketonuria
B)​sickle cell anemia
C)​Tay-Sachs disease
D)​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)​Huntington's disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Huntington's disease is caused by an abnormal gene that leads to the deterioration of the central nervous system.

Answer: C
 Tay-Sachs disease is also caused by an abnormal gene that leads to the deterioration of the central nervous system.

Answer: D
 Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is caused by an abnormal gene that leads to the degeneration of muscle tissue.

Answer: A
 Phenylketonuria is caused by a genetic defect that leads to the inability to break down phenylalanine, an amino acid found in many foods.

Answer: F
 Cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic defect that leads to the production of abnormally thick mucus in the lungs and other organs.

Answer: G
 Thalassemia is caused by a genetic defect that leads to the production of abnormal hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Answer: H
 Hemophilia is caused by a genetic defect that leads to the inability of the blood to clot properly.

Answer: I
 Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Answer: J
 Turner's syndrome is caused by the absence or partial absence of the X chromosome in females.

Answer: B
 Sickle cell anemia is caused by a genetic defect that leads to the production of abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in misshapen red blood cells that can cause blood clots and other complications.

Match Each Disorder with Its Description.​

Match Each Disorder with Its Description.