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Biology research project
Choose one of the following topics from the list. Research the topic and write an Information
pamphlet about the disorder and be prepared to present to the class. The following needs to
be answered.
a. Name of the disorder
b. What causes the disorder (mutation, DNA sequence, Protein mistake…)?
c. In which populations does it show up and its frequency. (male, female, adult, location)
d. Characteristics/symptoms of the disorder (obvious and discreet).
e. Diagram if possible of the disorder or the DNA sequence.
f. Can you pass it on to your children?
g. Is it contagious? How did you get it?
h. List interesting facts.
DisorderList
Huntington’s
Klinefelter’s Syndrome
Turner’s Syndrome
XYY Super Male Syndrome
Galactosemia
Anecephaly
Cystic Fibrosis
Haemophilia
Myopia
Cleft Palate
Hydrocephalis
Achonodroplasia
Hypercholesterolemia
Down ’s syndrome
Phenylketonuria
Muscular Dystrophy
Sickle Cell Anemia
Thalassemia
Spina Bifida
Tay ‐ Sachs disease
Aniridia
Glaucoma
Club Foot
Muscular Dystrophy
Autism
Osteoporosis
Alzheimer’s