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Genetic disorders are diseases caused by abnormalities in the genes or chromosomes. One large class of genetic disorders is metabolic disorders, also called the ‘inborn errors of metabolism’, when a single defective gene effects the production and functioning of enzymes.

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GENETIC DISEASES
priyagene 26 Posts It is possible to prevent genetic diseases and how it is exactly done? Kavia.M
Posted on : Saturday, August 9, 2008 2:02 AM

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S its possible be screening the fetous, before birth within the 3 trimesters. By 3 types according to the trimesters the samples are collected with the help of ultrosonography guidance and are processed in genetic lab with prior genetic counselling and chromosomal analysis is done and repoted. And thus its prevented.

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