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genotype, the most notable chromosome would be the 21st. Chromosome 21 is a very small chromosome, one of the smallest in fact. Despite this, two prominent syndromes are related to genes on it; Alzheimer’s disease and down syndrome, both causing intellectual impediments. Alzheimer’s causes dementia and its effects worsen over time, while down syndrome causes delays in physical and mental growth. As I said, chromosome 21 is one of the smallest chromosomes in the human body and represents…

Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition around the world. It is increasing tremendously over the years. According to Mayo Clinic down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21, this genetic disorder causes lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays, and in some people it causes health problems. There are different types of Down syndrome. At first, trisomy 21 that are cause by an error in cell…

Quentin’s physician believes had has Klinefelter syndrome due to his enlarge breast tissue, long limbs, and abnormally small testes. Based on my findings, “Klinefleter syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects male physical and cognitive development”(Genetics Home, 2015). This genetic disorder is a result of having 2 X and a Y-chromosomes mixed together. Individuals living with Klinefeter syndrome typically have small testes that do not produce as much testosterone as usual”(Genetic Home,…

There are many pieces to this puzzle known as autism, which makes it one of the more complex social issues faced by today’s society. Although autism is a widespread condition that affects the lives of millions of Americans, there is still the majority of American population that remains uneducated regarding this condition. The lack of cure has propelled many autistic people towards a life of uncertainty and hopelessness. While this is true, there are some solutions that can make life better for…

It was a fine day, raining and cloudy. At least that's what classifies as a fine day for John Cena, because he has autism. "I am all happy today standing here, john cena said" said John Cena. Suddenly, out of the nearby bushes jumped ChrisChan. He had always wanted to make friends with someone else with autism (although at this point he just wants any friend cause he has none) and he found out on wikipedia that John Cena has autism, so between illustrating and writing his sonic webcomic,…

21 is the congenital disorder better known as Down syndrome. This occurs when each cell has three copies of chromosome twenty-one rather than having a normal pair. Nondisjunction is "an error in which homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids fail to separate normally during meiosis or mitosis" (Huether, McCancep, 2012, p.42). Therefore, a common cause of Down syndrome is nondisjunction. Scientists have made the discovery that Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome, but the cause…

Autism is a severe neurodevelopmental condition in which it effects thousands of children and adults all around the world (Mayo Clinic, 2014). It is a condition that causes problematic in affecting one’s own life. Individuals suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder may come across difficulties in, expressing what they are feeling. They also have significant difficulty as to their verbal communication skills and inability of engaging in a social interaction (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Finding the root…

Although Down syndrome is used as a general term, several forms of this syndrome exist. Trisomy 21 is considered one of the most common genetic chromosomal disorders in the world. This year alone, approximately 6000 children within the United States will be born with this genetic disorder. Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome is defined as a set of physical and mental traits caused by an abnormal gene mutation that happens before birth. This genetic disorder varies in severity, causes…

Autism spectrum disorder is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children and adolescents that can be passed down through genetics. There are three types of autism spectrum disorder: Autistic Disorder or “classic” autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Autism is found much more commonly in males than in females, with the overall incidence in the US now estimated at 1 out of every 110 individuals (CDC 2009). Between 2002 and 2008, the prevalence of children with…

The Importance of Autism Awareness for First Responders Blog Post * required Flesch: 20.4 Kincaid: 15.2 Fog: 18.4 According to the most recent information available (Aug. 2015), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that from 2000 to 2010 the prevalence of autism increased by nearly 120 percent. Furthermore, a March 27, 2014 announcement from the CDC states that autism impacts 1 in 68 children across the nation. Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism is a brain development…