Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the genetic inheritibility of Huntingtons?
A
autosomal dominant
displays genetic anticipation
2
Q
What is genetic anticipation?
A
where a generation develops a genetic disease at an earlier stage
3
Q
What genetic abnormality encodes for huntingtons disease?
A
greater than 38 CAG repeats
4
Q
What do CAG repeats encode for?
A
protein Q - causes a toxic effect on cells and neuronal loss
5
Q
Which gender is more susceptible to developing CAG repeats on transmission?
A
males
