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Title: A genetic screening by amniocentesis reveals a defective L1-CAM gene. Based on t Post by: colleen on Dec 18, 2011 A genetic screening by amniocentesis reveals a defective L1-CAM gene. Based on this information, what defects do you expect, and why?
Title: Re: A genetic screening by amniocentesis reveals a defective L1-CAM gene. Based on t Post by: lewis on Jan 10, 2012 During embryogenesis N-CAM and L1-CAM function in the outgrowth and the bundling of neurons. Individuals with this genetic defect will have defects in the corpus callosum and mental retardation. Other defects include the lack of innervation of organs such as the colon and the retina.
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