4. Fetal Development & Structural Genes

Is the baby growing and developing normally? Genes that primarily affect the blueprint of the baby, often resulting in congenital conditions or structural anomalies. What it covers: Organ formation, bone growth, metabolic functions, and central nervous system development. Examples: ABCA3 (critical for fatal fetal lung surfactant deficiency) or ABCA12 (harlequin ichthyosis).