In order to understand about genetic disorders one must start from the beginning. Cells are the basis of the human body. In the cell a nucleus is located. The nucleus is what controls the cell and is where most genetic material is located. Each cell is made up of 46 chromosomes. Chromosomes are composed of DNA. Deoxyribonucleic acid is a chemical that carries genetic information. Located on the DNA strand are genes which are inherited from …showed first 75 words of 1422 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1422 total…are two copies in every chromosome that means if a defective gene is present the other one is usually able to provide enough of the gene product to make the gene properly function. Another reason not all mutation will cause disorders are because most DNA doe not encode genes. So not all mutations are going to lead to a genetic disorder but if one is present there are several ways in which it has occurred.