List Three Criteria Indicating That a Human Disorder May Be

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Essay

List three criteria indicating that a human disorder may be attributable to genetically altered mitochondria.

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Definitions:

Chemotaxis

The movement of an organism or cell towards or away from a chemical stimulus.

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, which leads to misshapen red blood cells.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste between blood and tissues.

Tissue Damage

Injury or harm to bodily tissues due to trauma, disease, or exposure to harmful agents, resulting in disruption of structure and function.