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How can a genetic disorder be started?
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Abnormal genes: A genetic disorder is caused by one more abnormalities within a genome. These abnormal genes can be inherited from your parents or can be a sporadic change. There are many genetic disorders that are caused by one abnormal gene, but there are also many other disorders that have both genetic and environmental components. Some of these disorders are present at birth and others manifest later in life.
Answered 8/14/2013
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