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Congenital Abnormalities in Man | Genetics

The following points highlight the four major types of congenital abnormalities found in man. The types are: 1. Down's Syndrome 2. Colour Blindness 3. Albinism 4. Sickle-Cell Trait. Type # 1. Down's Syndrome: It is hereditary abnormality due to genetic disorder, autosomal abnormality. It is also known as Mongolism or Mongoloid idiocy. The individual possesses a small extra chromosome No [...]

By Shriya S|2017-01-11T14:47:27+00:00January 11, 2017|Congenital Abnormalities|Comments Off

Congenital Abnormalities Seen in Man | Zoology

The following points highlight the three major congenital abnormalities seen in man. The abnormalities are: 1. Down's Syndrome 2. Colour Blindness 3. Albinism. Congenital Abnormality # 1. Down's Syndrome: It is a hereditary abnormality due to genetic disorder. It is also known as Mongolism or Mongoloid idiocy. 1. The person is characterised by a broad face, flat or stuoocy nose, [...]

By Bhavya S|2016-10-20T08:47:18+00:00October 20, 2016|Genetics|Comments Off