[shoty]

what is the most common inherited cause ? and genetic cause of mental retardation, to my surprise ans to both of htem diff as per book i referred to.

• so what you think is the ans.
• what is the diff in above 2 questions ?

 

[Smashingdude]

#1 Genetic cause of MR -> DOWN
#2 Genetic cause of MR -> Fragile X

#1 Non-genetic cause of MR -> FAS (fetal Alcohol syndrome)

This is what I recall. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[shoty]

#1 Genetic cause of MR -> DOWN
#2 Genetic cause of MR -> Fragile X

#1 Non-genetic cause of MR -> FAS (fetal Alcohol syndrome)

This is what I recall. Correct me if I am wrong.

what is diff between inherited vs genetic ?

 

[316874]

what is diff between inherited vs genetic ?

inherited = amino acid sequence messed up
genetic = chromosome sequence messed up