Fatal disease that shows symptoms starting in middle aged adults. Portions of the persons brain are destroyed, eventually leading to death. Because it is dominant, the persons children have a 50% chance of developing the disease themselves.

GENETICS AND DISEASE

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Fatal disease that shows symptoms starting in middle aged adults. Portions of the person’s brain are destroyed, eventually leading to death. Because it is dominant, the person’s children have a 50% chance of developing the disease themselves.

A	PKU
B	Tach-Sachs
C	Huntington’s
D	Cystic Fibrosis

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms of Huntington’s disease usually develop between ages 30 and 50, but they can appear as early as age 2 or as late as 80. The hallmark symptom of Huntington’s disease is uncontrolled movement of the arms, legs, head, face and upper body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Keep life simple-Rest, Exercise, Nutrition, A daily laugh Carry earplugs with you when you are out (Some people with HD are sensitive to noise) Carry calendars with you to write down everything you must do for the day and any information you get from other people. More items •02-Jun-2021

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GENETICS AND DISEASE