What process affecting genes or chromosomes causes genetic disorders?

What process affecting genes or chromosomes causes genetic disorders?

  • Correct Answer: mutation
  • graduation
  • radiation
  • infection

Explanation: Many genetic disorders are caused by mutations in one or a few genes. Others are caused by chromosomal mutations. Some human genetic disorders are X-linked or Y-linked, which means the faulty gene is carried on these sex chromosomes. Other genetic disorders are carried on one of the other 22 pairs of chromosomes; these chromosomes are known as autosomes or autosomal (non-sex) chromosomes. Some genetic disorders are due to new mutations, others can be inherited from your parents.

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