Talk About: -Rhineland

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Talk about:
-Rhineland

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Definitions:

Fragile X Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, behavioral challenges, and distinctive physical features, caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A genetic disorder characterized by the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to severe neurological impairment.

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal, sickle-shaped red blood cells, causing various health complications.

Genes

Biological units of heredity located in DNA; responsible for passing genetic information from parents to offspring, determining individual characteristics.