List the genetic disorders found on chromosome 11.
Some genetic disorders found on chromosome 11 include sickle cell anemia, beta-thalassemia, Wilms tumor, aniridia, and albinism.
What do you know about any of those disorders?
Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder where red blood cells are misshapen, making it difficult for oxygen to be transported throughout the body. Wilms tumor is a rare form of kidney cancer that primarily affects children. Aniridia is a condition where the iris of the eye is missing or underdeveloped.
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List the genetic disorders found on chromosome 17.
Genetic disorders associated with chromosome 17 include BRCA1 breast cancer, neurofibromatosis type 1, Alexander disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and Canavan disease.
What do you know about any of those disorders?
The BRCA1 gene is a tumor suppressor gene; mutations in it significantly increase a person's risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue and can cause skin pigment changes.
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