role of genetics in development and how the genes of the two parents influence the traits of an offspring
Explain the role of genetics in development and how the genes of the two parents influence the traits of an offspring. Include an examination of how abnormalities can contribute to genetic and /or chromosomal disorders. In your paper, you must discuss at least one of the following genetic and/or chromosomal disorders. Sickle cell disease Huntington’s disease Tay-Sachs disease Down syndrome Klinefelter’s syndrome Turner syndrome Cystic fibrosis Williams Syndrome Instructions- Paper should be 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced with a font size of 12, not counting the cover page, abstract, and references page. Your research should include a minimum of 3 references, 1 can be your textbook and at least 2 references coming from professional journal articles. Your research paper is to be prepared in APA format, and as such should include: 1. [unique_solution]Running head: Part or full title (no more than 50 words) – all caps and on each page 2. Title page centered horizontally and vertically- Title, name, class, name of the professor and date 3. Abstract – second page – a brief summary of your findings 4. 12 point text, Times New Roman, double spaced, 1 inch margins all around 5. Paragraph Indentations: 6 spaces 6. References within the document in APA format (NOT footnotes, but author and year in parenthesis). 7. References page after the body of the report (not numbered, but alphabetical by author’s last name) Your paper should address the following:. 1. Give a brief background of the disorder. 2. Include a personal discussion of your thoughts, bias, feelings towards the disorder prior to the research you conducted. 3. What is the significance of this topic/problem? Why is it important for people to understand? 4. What is already known about this topic/problem? 5. Current research going on right now. 8. Conclusions: what answers did your research provide for you? What are the unanswered questions, and/or the areas where further research is needed?