Chromosomes

Question 1

Chromosome 11 is made of over million base pairs.

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130

Question 2

million base pairs.

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⇒ 80: 81; ⇒ 1600: 1,200 to 1,500

Question 3

List the genetic disorders found on chromosome 17.

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Genetic disorders associated with chromosome 17 include BRCA1 breast cancer, neurofibromatosis type 1, Alexander disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and Canavan disease.

Question 4

Approximately how many genes are found on chromosome 11? ⇒ 2000

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134

Question 5

What do you know about any of those disorders?

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The BRCA1 gene is a tumor suppressor gene; mutations in it significantly increase a person's risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue and can cause skin pigment changes.

Question 6

million base pairs.

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1,200 to 1,500

Question 7

List the genetic disorders found on chromosome 11.

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Some genetic disorders found on chromosome 11 include sickle cell anemia, beta-thalassemia, Wilms tumor, aniridia, and albinism.

Question 8

What do you know about any of those disorders?

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Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder where red blood cells are misshapen, making it difficult for oxygen to be transported throughout the body. Wilms tumor is a rare form of kidney cancer that primarily affects children. Aniridia is a condition where the iris of the eye is missing or underdeveloped.

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