Three different groups reported the molecular genetic basis for Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome simultaneously. Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is caused by mutations in the DHCR7 gene, the gene that codes for the enzyme DHCR7 that normally converts 7DHC to cholesterol in the final step of the cholesterol synthetic pathway.
About inheritance and genetics: Inheritance of Dissociative Identity Disorder refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or runs in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease.Strongly genetic diseases are usually inherited, partially genetic diseases are sometimes inherited, and non-genetic diseases are not inherited.he level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease. Strongly genetic diseases are usually inherited, partially genetic diseases are sometimes inherited, and non-genetic diseases are not inherited.
7. The husband of a patient who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity asks the nurse if he is in any way at fault for his wife's illness. The nurse's reply should be predicated on the knowledge that dissociative identity disorder is thought to be related to: A. faulty learning.B. severe childhood trauma.. The husband of a patient who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity asks the nurse if he is in any way at fault for his wife's illness. The nurse's reply should be predicated on the knowledge that dissociative identity disorder is thought to be related to: A. faulty learning.