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What are some genetic disorders?


I need to choose one genetic disorder for my Bio 2 class at school. We can choose ANY genetic disorder we want. What are some common/easy ones that I can do? Any ideas? And is ADD considered a genetic disorder?

the most common genetic disorder that causes mental illness is schizophrenic, and bi polar illness. some causes of depression , may also be linked to gentics. it is also believed that add can be gentic hope this helps

schizophrenia.. both my daughters have it.. and a niece as well.. i dont think i do.. but sometime i dont know.. how can you be so sure about such a thing

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