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Inherited Disorders

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Inherited Disorders

People can develop disorders if they inherit certain alleles.

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Example - cystic fibrosis

  • Cystic fibrosis is a disorder of cell membranes.
  • It causes thick, sticky mucus to build-up in the lungs and digestive system.
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Recessive allele

  • Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive allele.

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1Cell Biology

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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