inherited disorders

inherited disorders are disorders that are caused by a faulty allele which can be passed on to an individuals offspring.

cystic fibrosis:

an inherited disorder of cell membranes

results in body producing a lot of mucus in air passages and in pancreas

caused by a recessive allele

people with only one copy of the allele wont have the disorder-they are carriers

for a child to have a disorder both parents must be carriers or have the disorder

theres a 25% chance the child will have the disorder if both parents are carriers

polydactyly:

a disorder where a babys born with…