Genetic diseases arise due to abnormalities in ___.

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Genetic diseases:
Diseases that are caused due to alteration or changes in the gene sequence of DNA are called genetic diseases.
These changes cause abnormalities in the DNA and generally result in terminal diseases.
Common examples of genetic diseases are cancer and sickle cell anemia.
Final Answer: Genetic diseases arise due to abnormalities in DNA.

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