Coordination and control – the nervous system

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Question 31
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The table below shows some details of three genetic conditions that affect humans.

DiseaseCauseRate of casesEffect
Cystic fibrosisa recessive allele1 in 2,500 peopleThe mutation prevents a cell membrane protein from transporting chloride ions, causing thick mucus to build up.
Familial hypercholesterolaemiaa dominant allele1 in 250 peopleThe mutation prevents the liver from removing low-density lipoproteins (LDL) from the blood.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) diseasea dominant allele15 in 100,000 peopleThe mutation produces a faulty protein that damages the myelin sheath of peripheral motor neurones.
a.

There are 56 million people in a country. Calculate the number of cases of CMT disease expected in this country.

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Explain why CMT disease can cause difficulty in walking, using the information about its effect from the table.

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