Medical genetics Any type of change in the chromosome structure or number (deficiencies, duplications, translocations, inversions, etc.)

Medical Genetics Gene Mutation Change in genes caused by change in structure of the dna

Medical Genetics Genes are entities that parents pass to offspring during reproduction

Medical Genetics The immune system is a network of interacting cellular and soluble components. Its function is to distinguish entities within the body as \self\ or \nonself\ and to eliminate those that are nonself

Medical Genetics Birth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function or body metabolism that are present at birth

Medical Genetics Genetic diseases and congenital malformations occur in approximately 2 to 5 of all live births, account for up to 30% of paediatric admissions to hospital, and are an important cause of death under the age of 15 years

Medical Genetics Multifactorial inheritance is responsible for the greatest number of individuals that will need special care or hospitalization because of genetic diseases

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Medical Genetics The normal 46 chromosomes in our body are contained in the center of the cell, which is called the nucleus. Mitochondria are structures in the cell located outside of the nucleus in the cytoplasm, that also contain genes that are separate from the ones in the nucleus

Medical Genetics Gene Mutation Change in genes caused by change in structure of the DNA