ANTIGENS
ANTIGENS AND IMMUNOGENICITY
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Question
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A genetic disorder that is inherited from a parent would be what kind of disease?
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Infectious
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Non-infectious
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is an example of a genetic noninfectious disease. It is caused by an inherited mutation in a gene called CFTR.
Detailed explanation-2: -Noninfectious diseases can’t be passed from one person to another. Instead, these types of diseases are caused by factors such as the environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Examples of inherited noninfectious conditions include cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome.
Detailed explanation-3: -These conditions include cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic lung illnesses. Many NCDs can be prevented by reducing common risk factors such as tobacco use, harmful alcohol use, physical inactivity and eating unhealthy diets.
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