Monogenic Disorders

In this lab, you will learn about the monogenic disorder Cystic Fibrosis and its inheritance from one generation to the next. You will also understand how a single gene mutation leads to a dysfunctional, disease-causing protein. Finally, you will consult a young, Danish couple on the potential risk for their future children to develop Cystic Fibrosis.

The following is a list of relevant theory pages.

Genetics

Genetic disorders

Techniques