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Is progeria autosomal?
yes it is, only 1 mutation to the lmna gene is sufficent for someone to express traits regarding progeria
Where can a punnett square for progeria be found?
Progeria is not caused by inheriting the trait, but rather it is a points mutation that occurs in sperm before conception.
Is progeria a recessive or dominant disorder?
yes it is, only 1 mutation to the lmna gene is sufficent for someone to express traits regarding progeria
What is the common name for Progeria?
Anageria is the medical term for Progeria. There is a thread in the sci.med group discussing this way back in '95, but the poster never published a follow-up, I think.
What is the environmental factor that causes the mutation on the LMNA gene to cause Progeria?
nuclear waste dumped into water supply
How is progeria inherited?
According to the Progeria Research Foundation progeria is caused by a 'sporadic autosomal dominant' mutation.A mutation is a change in a gene.Sporadic means that the mutation occurs at random, and is not usually inherited from a parent.Autosomal means that the gene is located on one of the 22 pairs of non-sex chromosomes in the cell nucleus. In fact research has shown that the gene is on chromosome number one.Dominant means that you only need one copy of the gene to develop the disease. So one chromosome in the pair can have a normal gene and the other chromosome can have the mutant gene.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
Progeria is caused by a dominant mutation in the LMNA gene. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging in children.
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?
Progeria is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging in children. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging and affects various systems in the body.
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
What is the genetic cause of progeria?
It is caused by a mutation in the gene called LMNA. The LMNA gene produces the Lamin A protein which holds the nucleus of a cell together. Researchers now believe that the defective lamin A protein makes the nucleus unstable. That cellular instability causes premature aging.
