Write a research paper about the single-trait genetic disorder you selected in Unit III Annotated Bibliography and include the
information listed below.
Include a thesis statement that clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose.
Describe the single-trait genetic disorder you selected.
State whether it is a dominant or recessive disorder.
State whether it is sex-linked or autosomal recessive disorder.
State the genotype or possible genotypes of a person with the disorder.
Relate the genotype to phenotype of a person with the disorder and define phenotype.
Describe the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis.
Discuss treatment options, including medicines/alternative treatments.
Describe incidence rate or statistics.
Describe what can be done to reduce the incidence rates.
Include a Punnett square of the parents that could produce offspring with the disorder.
Include the ratios of each genotype and phenotype produced by the cross.
Within your discussion of the above items, include definitions for the terms listed below:
single-trait genetic disorder,
dominant and recessive,
sex-linked trait and autosomal disorder,
genotype and phenotype, and
heterozygous and homozygous.
Include any other interesting facts.
Your research paper must be at least three full pages in length and include an introduction, a body with a review and
discussion of literature, and a conclusion. Please include an APA formatted title page. You are required to cite at least two
peer-reviewed references, and two of your own choosing, for a minimum of four references.
