Which disorders are classified as a single-gene disorder?
A) Down syndrome
B) Marfan syndrome
C) Cystic fibrosis
D) Type 2 diabetes
E) Sickle cell disease
F) Cardiovascular atherosclerotic diseases

Question

Which disorders are classified as a single-gene disorder?
A) Down syndrome
B) Marfan syndrome
C) Cystic fibrosis
D) Type 2 diabetes
E) Sickle cell disease
F) Cardiovascular atherosclerotic diseases

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis,sickle cell disease,hemophilia A,and Marfan syndrome are examples of single-gene disorders.Down syndrome is a chromosome disorder (extra chromosome 21),and cardiovascular atherosclerotic disease and type 2 diabetes are examples of complex gene disorders that result from an interaction of genetic and environmental factors.

Which Disorders Are Classified as a Single-Gene Disorder