Homework: Genetic Disorders Presentation
Length: 10 to 15 slides.
For this homework, you will research a genetic disorder and create a presentation about the disorder. Choose from one of the following disorders:
o Cystic fibrosis
o Down syndrome
o Hemophilia
o Turner syndrome
o Tay-Sachs disease
o Huntington's Disease
o Marfan syndrome
o Sickle Cell Disease
o Neurofibromatosis
In your presentation, after you identify and briefly describe the disorder, you should address the following topics:
o What causes this disorder
o The genes/chromosomes that are involved
o Is the disorder inherited?
o Role of dominant or recessive genes
o Any influence from the environment? (Address if/how nature vs. nurture applies to this disorder)
o Is this diagnosed in utero? How?
o How the disorder affects prenatal development
o How the disorder affects postnatal development
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.