For the following diseases, describe the best technique for diagnosing them.  Please make sure you include how you would tell someone with the disease from someone without the disease.  A.    Hemochromatosis, a recessive genetic disease caused by mutations in the HFE gene, which helps sense iron levels.  Mutations in the HFE gene lead to the absorption and storage of excess iron, damaging the liver, heart, and pancreas.  The HFE protein is still produced, but does not function properly.

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For the following diseases, describe the best technique for diagnosing them.  Please make sure you include how you would tell someone with the disease from someone without the disease. 

A.    Hemochromatosis, a recessive genetic disease caused by mutations in the HFE gene, which helps sense iron levels.  Mutations in the HFE gene lead to the absorption and storage of excess iron, damaging the liver, heart, and pancreas.  The HFE protein is still produced, but does not function properly. 

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