Human Genetic Disorders

You will be given a specific genetic disorder found in humans. You will be responsible for giving a short (1-2 minute) presentation that explains each of the following points about your disorder.

1. A description of the symptoms of the disorder (*make sure that you can pronounce it!)

2. A sample punnett square showing the pattern or inheritance (X-linked, autosomal, dominant, recessive...ect)

Disorders List

*For disorders caused by a chromosome mutation, include a sketch or image of the chromosome or karyotype

Cystic Fibrosis

Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT)

Hemophilia

Tay-Sachs

Achondroplasia

Huntington's Disease

Fragile X

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Red-Green Colorblindness

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Sickle Cell Disease

Usher Syndrome

Polydactyly

Marfan Syndrome

Maple Syrup Urine Disease

Cri du Chat Syndrome

Neurofibromatosis (NF)

Williams Syndrome