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Task 5 P1.5 Describe the influences of genetic, environmental and socio-economic factors on the development of the individual * Genetic influences * Environmental factors * Socio-economic factors Genetic influences In 1993, it was explained that genetics is just a language by Jones. His words were "a set of inherited instructions passed from generation to generation". The genes within the body contain the information or instructions needed to make living organisms. There are some very powerful genetic influences apparent in the human body, which are: * Downs Syndrome * Huntington's Disease * Phenylketonuria (PKY) Downs Syndrome This is a disease that is present in the foetus before birth and is basically where there are only 47 chromosomes instead of the standard 46. This extra chromosome is due to the extra copy of chromosome 21. The extra chromosome cause certain characteristics to change such as: * Slanting eyes * Large tongue * Little fingers curve inwards * Flat face * Broad hands Huntington's Disease This is a genetic abnormality which...

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