What makes a genetic disorder different from other types of disorders that may occur in living organisms? A. They all show up at birth. B. The mutations are ONLY in the sex chromosomes. C. They are caused by the organism's genes. D. They are NEVER treatable.

Biology

Question
What makes a genetic disorder
different from other types of
disorders that may occur in living
organisms?
A. They all show up at birth.
B. The mutations are ONLY in the sex chromosomes.
C. They are caused by the organism's genes.
D. They are NEVER treatable.
Answer

C. They are caused by the organism's genes.

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Genetic disorders are caused by mutations in the organism's genes, which can be inherited from parents or occur spontaneously. This is different from other types...
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