I believe that the mongaloid person may have the sicle cell, there by the extra gene in the mongaloid is no accident, but merely, may proove that we did evolve from apes!
2007-04-25 05:00:26 · 3 answers · asked by fatimagliki 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
No, there is no connection.
"Mongol-ism" is now called Down Syndrome. It is caused by an extra chromosome, chromosome 21, not an extra gene. This human chromosome carries hundreds of genes, and so the syndrome is due to the improper function of multiple genes.
Sickle cell anemia is caused by a specific mutation in the hemoglobin gene, which is found on chromosome 11 in humans.
In human cells, separate chromosomes really are separate entities - thus, there is no genetic connection between Down syndrome and sickle cell anemia.
If you are interested in these diseases, they have been heavily studied for decades and there is tons of information available. Similarly, there is tons of evidence that we share ancestry with the other great apes - indeed, with all complex life. I'm sure you can find whole books on these subjects at Amazon or someplace similar.
2007-04-25 05:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Brain Punk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There a higher chance to getting sickle-cell anemia of Asian decent. I support the evolution theory
2007-04-25 12:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by sparkles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't just "believe". Look for evidence. I'm pretty sure there is none.
2007-04-25 12:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋