Download Genetic Disorder Poster Project

Genetic Disorder Poster Project Name___________________________________________ Examine the list of genetic disorders below. Names will be drawn to determine who selects first. So choose a few disorders you are interested in. If you are not ready when your name is called you will be choosing last. Genetic Disorders and their symptoms o
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Achondroplasia: dwarf, bowed legs
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Fragile X Syndrome: mental retardation, short, large narrow heads.
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Progeria: premature aging
Albinism: lack of pigment
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Lou Gehrig’s Disease – progressive loss of muscle control
Cleft Lip and Palate: split in lip or roof in mouth
Colorblindness: whatever kind, as long as it is genetic.
Cri Du Chat Syndrome: babies cry with a cat-like sound, mental retardation
Cystic Fibrosis: food doesn’t digest properly, become diabetic, prone to pneumonia, sterile if male. Fatal
Down Syndrome: mental retardation, short, heart defects, mild facial defects.
Edwards Syndrome: baby’s ability to grow and develop appropriately is delayed or impaired. Undersized
features, heart defects, organ malformation.
Gaucher Disease: lacking enzyme to breakdown a fat: enlargement of organs, demineralization of bones.
Hemophilia: excessive bleeding, even after minor injury
Huntington’s Chorea: (Huntington’s disease) – deterioration of intellect, spastic body movements
Klinefelter Syndrome: male with feminine characteristics, sterile
Marfan Syndrome: tall, slender, loose-jointed, long and narrow face (Abraham Lincoln?)
Moebius Syndrome: facial paralysis, cannot smile or frown
Muscular Dystrophy: progressive wasting of muscle cells. Fatal.
Neurofibromatosis: tumors grow on nerves as well as on and under skin
Osteogensesis Imprefecta: brittle bones – break easily.
Phenylketonuria (PKU): baby loses interest in surrounding, mental retardation, irritable, seizures.
Polydactyly: extra fingers / toes
Porphyria: buildup of chemicals that can cause skin and liver issues. Ex. Sensitivity to sunlight. (stick to
genetic forms, you might need to pick one type as a focus)
Sickle Cell Anemia: red blood cells are misshapen, attacks of pain.
Spina Bifida: opening in spine. Can become paralyzed or need braces to walk.
Tay Sachs: baby will become blind, paralyzed & unaware. Fatal.
Thalassemia: babies are listless, fussy and get sick easily. Bones become brittle and distorted.
Turner Syndrome: females are short, sterile, fail to develop secondary sexual characteristics.
Name: Title of Condition: Date: Block: Project Checklist Content: Description of disorder is clear Complete? How common is disorder? How is disorder inherited (recessive/dominant OR whole chromosome) Symptoms of disorder easily described Explanation of treatments is clear Description of cures (if possible) Genetic testing / methods to detect disorder Chromosome location (if known) Effects on person with disorder Some ADDITIONAL information A famous person/people with disorder Source citation page: Proper format (MLA style) Example: Okuda, Michael, and Denise Okuda. Star Trek Chronology:
The History of the Future. New York: Pocket, 1993. 1 non-­‐internet source Images properly sourced Images: Need at least 3 (no more then 5) Images relate and make poster better Quality: All data typed (or printed neatly) Appropriate Sized Font Pictures/Text have background paper/edging