Huntington's Disease
Huntington’s disease is an example of a genetic disorder that is caused by a dominant allele. Every individual who inherits the allele develops Huntington’s disease. A person who has the allele has a 50 percent chance of passing it on to his or her offspring.
Huntington’s Disease is fatal, although symptoms do not usually appear until a person is over 30 years old. The disease a person is over 30 years old. The disease causes the gradual breakdown of cells in the brain, leading to death.
Huntington’s Disease is fatal, although symptoms do not usually appear until a person is over 30 years old. The disease a person is over 30 years old. The disease causes the gradual breakdown of cells in the brain, leading to death.