Several single-gene disorders are more common in some populations of people than in others.

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This is true, as different populations may have different genetic variations and frequencies due to factors such as geographic isolation or cultural practices. Examples of single-gene disorders that are more common in certain populations include sickle cell disease in people of African descent and Tay-Sachs disease in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

Several Single-Gene Disorders Are More Common in Some Populations of People