Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305251052
Author: Michael Cummings
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To determine: The type of mutation which causes Huntington disease.

Introduction: Accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain can lead to brain cell death and can cause several neurodegenerative disorders. Huntington disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder which is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Cognition inability, emotional problems, and uncontrolled movements are the symptoms of HD.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The result of this mutation that results in neurodegeneration.

Introduction: Accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain can lead to brain cell death and can cause several neurodegenerative disorders. Huntington disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder which is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Cognition inability, emotional problems, and uncontrolled movements are the symptoms of HD.

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