Examples of Autosome-Linked Genetic Diseases

The three examples of autosome-linked genetic disease are: 1. Sickle Cell Anemia 2. Alkaptonuria (Black Urine Disease) 3. Phenylketonuria. Example # 1. Sickle Cell Anemia: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited abnor­mal disease caused by mutation of autosomal gene. The red blood cells of certain individuals have peculiar property of undergoing reversible alterations in shape when subjected to changes in [...]