Diseases 
What are 5 genetic diseases?
Information About 5 Common Genetic Disorders
- Down Syndrome.
- Thalassemia.
- Cystic Fibrosis.
- Tay-Sachs disease.
- Sickle Cell Anemia.
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What are some examples of hereditary diseases?
List of Examples of Common Single-Inheritance Genetic Diseases
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Sickle-cell anemia.
- Marfan syndrome.
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- Huntington disease.
- Polycystic kidney disease types 1 and 2.
- Tay-Sachs disease.
- Phenylketonuria.
What is the most common fatal genetic disease?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease in the United States. About 30,000 people in the United States have the disease.
What are the most common genetic syndromes?
Most common disorders
| Disorder | Chromosome | Mutation |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic fibrosis | 7q | P |
| DiGeorge syndrome | 22q | D |
| Down syndrome | 21 | C |
| Duchenne muscular dystrophy | Xp | D |
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