inherited disorders

• an inherited disorder is a condition passed on in alleles from parents to offspring
• polydactyly is caused by a dominant allele
• polydactyly is a condition where you are born with extra fingers or toes
• cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive allele
• cystic fibrosis is a disorder of the cell membrane where sticky mucus is released into your body (mainly in the lungs or pancreas)