Hemophilia

I would like you to prepare an essay describing one genetic disorder of your choice in detail. Your essay should cover the following topics, and be in full sentences and paragraphs – other than the punnet square:

• What is the disorder called?
• What is the genetic issue that causes it?
  • Be very specific – not just the mechanism, but, which chromosome is affected, what happens on that chromosome, where on that chromosome specifically, and, if known, what is the effect on the genetic code contained on that chromosome. Provide detail to the extent of the scientific knowledge available.
• Is it autosomal or sex linked? Is it caused by a dominant, recessive, or incomplete dominant allele?
• What are the symptoms of the disorder, and what are the health consequences to the person affected with the disorder?
• Provide a punnet square of the cross between an affected parent who is homozygous for the disorder, and a carrier of the disorder. List the genotype and phenotype frequency expected in the offspring of such a cross (you are playing genetic counselor here). What would you advise the parents to do?

Remember in your own words. Do not copy and paste anything. Your own words. You have until August 2 to hand this in. A good target is a full page or so, not including the punnet square.