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Genetic Diseases By: Mr. Hunter What is a genetic disorders? A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a different form of a gene called a variation or an alteration of a gene called a mutation Mutations Mutations can occur randomly or because of an environmental exposure. Ex.: Cigarette smoke Inherited Genetic Disorders A mutated gene can be passed down from generation to generation. Genetic disorders can also deal with an individual having an incorrect number of genes. (ex.: Down Syndrome) For each disease: How does someone get this disease/disorder? 2. Describe three of the main symptoms of this disease/disorder. How can this disease/disorder be treated? 1. 3. Disease Symptoms Treatments Pedigrees