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Cystic Fibrosis -

Caused by a recessive allele (f) in which both parents must have in order for the child to have to, THEY MUST BE CARRIERS OR SUFFERERS.

Genetic disorder of cell membranes

If the person only has one pair of the allele then they are just carriers

Symptoms include - Prolonged diarrhea, Constant cough, Malnutrition (As they have difficulty digesting food), Chest/Lung infection, Fertility Problems

Sickle Cell Disease -

Is caused by INHERITING 2 recessive alleles

Genetic disorder characterized by funny shaped red blood cells

Symptoms include - Tiredness (as the disease deprives body cells of oxygen), Joint pains, Anemia, Fever, Blood Clots