Following his diagnosis, Trenton's doctor explains that his condition is caused by a mutation in genes along with some environmental factors too.

Question

What was MOST likely Trenton's diagnosis?
(1 point)
• color blindness
• sickle cell disease
• diabetes
• Huntington's disease

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, the most likely diagnosis for Trenton is Huntington's disease. This condition is primarily caused by a genetic mutation (specifically, a mutation in the HTT gene) and is associated with hereditary factors. While environmental factors can also play a role in various health conditions, Huntington's disease is prominently linked to genetic mutations.

The other options:

• Color blindness is mainly hereditary.
• Sickle cell disease is also genetic but less likely to be influenced by environmental factors compared to Huntington's.
• Diabetes has both genetic and environmental factors but is more complex and not typically described as solely caused by a mutation in genes.

Thus, Huntington's disease fits best with the description provided.