B2 Genetic factors that affect development

Question 1

What are genetic predispositions?

Answer 1

*Genetic predispositions mean you are likely to inherit a gene from your parents that determine physical growth, development, health and
appearance. disorders to particular conditions. Conditions arise from defective inherited diseases. These include
Diseases- cystic fibrosis, brittle bone disease, phenylketonuria (PKU),
Conditions - Huntington’s disease, Klinefelter’s syndrome, Down’s syndrome, colour blindness, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Certain diseases
and conditions you are more susceptible to. These are diseases such as cancer, high blood cholesterol and diabetes