Instructions
Write a research paper about the single-trait genetic disorder you selected in Unit III Annotated Bibliography and include the information listed below.

Include a thesis statement that clearly and concisely states the papers purpose.
Describe the single-trait genetic disorder you selected.
State whether it is a dominant or recessive disorder.
State whether it is sex-linked or autosomal recessive disorder.
State the genotype or possible genotypes of a person with the disorder.
Relate the genotype to phenotype of a person with the disorder and define phenotype.
Describe the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis.
Discuss treatment options, including medicines/alternative treatments.
Describe incidence rate or statistics.
Describe what can be done to reduce the incidence rates.
Include a Punnett square of the parents that could produce offspring with the disorder.
Include the ratios of each genotype and phenotype produced by the cross.

Within your discussion of the above items, include definitions for the terms listed below:

single-trait genetic disorder,
dominant and recessive,
sex-linked trait and autosomal disorder,
genotype and phenotype, and
heterozygous and homozygous.

Include any other interesting facts.
Your research paper must be at least three full pages in length and include an introduction, a body with a review and discussion of literature, and a conclusion. Please include an APA formatted title page. You are required to cite at least two peer-reviewed references, and two of your own choosing, for a minimum of four references. One source must be from the CSU Online Library. You are encouraged to use the references from the Unit III Annotated Bibliography assignment, but it is not a requirement. For more information on locating sources, view the following tutorial:
How to Find Peer-Reviewed Resources
Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.