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>> LQ 3.3 How do genetic disorders develop, and what role do genetic testing and counseling play in identifying, preventing, and treating these disorders?

We have discussed some aspects of human functioning in which genes play a role. Now we focus on situations in which genes contribute to disorders that interfere with the healthy functioning of the human mind and body. We describe three types of genetic disorders: single-gene disorders, chromosome disorders, and multifactorial inheritance disorders.