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What is meant by numerical aberration in chromosomal aberrations?
What is meant by numerical aberration in chromosomal aberrations?
- Removal of sections from chromosomes.
- Changes in the structure of chromosomes.
- The presence of extra chromosomes only.
- An abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell. (correct)
Which of the following describes trisomy?
Which of the following describes trisomy?
- Having three copies of a particular chromosome. (correct)
- Having no copies of a chromosome.
- The duplication of a chromosome segment.
- Having two copies of a chromosome.
What type of chromosomal aberration is characterized by a segment being reversed in orientation?
What type of chromosomal aberration is characterized by a segment being reversed in orientation?
- Translocation
- Deletion
- Inversion (correct)
- Duplication
What happens in a structural aberration known as deletion?
What happens in a structural aberration known as deletion?
Turner syndrome is a result of which type of chromosomal aberration?
Turner syndrome is a result of which type of chromosomal aberration?
What is the effect of aneuploidy on a cell?
What is the effect of aneuploidy on a cell?
Which type of chromosomal aberration involves a portion of a chromosome being repeated?
Which type of chromosomal aberration involves a portion of a chromosome being repeated?
Translocation occurs when which of the following happens?
Translocation occurs when which of the following happens?
What is meant by a chromosomal aberration?
What is meant by a chromosomal aberration?
Which of the following is an example of a structural chromosomal aberration?
Which of the following is an example of a structural chromosomal aberration?
What can lead to chromosomal aberrations?
What can lead to chromosomal aberrations?
What is a terminal deletion in genetics?
What is a terminal deletion in genetics?
Which condition is an example of a genetic disorder caused by chromosomal deletion?
Which condition is an example of a genetic disorder caused by chromosomal deletion?
What is the outcome of an inversion within a chromosome?
What is the outcome of an inversion within a chromosome?
Which of the following terms refers to a change in chromosome number?
Which of the following terms refers to a change in chromosome number?
What type of chromosomal aberration involves a portion of a chromosome being repeated?
What type of chromosomal aberration involves a portion of a chromosome being repeated?
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Numerical aberration
Numerical aberration
A change in the typical number of chromosomes in a cell.
Trisomy
Trisomy
Having three copies of a particular chromosome.
Deletion
Deletion
A portion of a chromosome is missing.
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome
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Aneuploidy's effect
Aneuploidy's effect
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Duplication
Duplication
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Translocation
Translocation
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Chromosomal aberration
Chromosomal aberration
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Inversion
Inversion
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Polyploidy
Polyploidy
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Terminal deletion
Terminal deletion
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Cri-du-chat syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome
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Causes of chromosomal aberration
Causes of chromosomal aberration
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Study Notes
Chromosomal Aberration
- Chromosomal aberrations involve changes in chromosome structure or number within cells.
- Two main categories of chromosomal aberrations exist: numerical aberrations and structural aberrations.
Numerical Aberrations
- Aneuploidy: Abnormal number of chromosomes due to errors during cell division.
- Trisomy: Presence of an extra chromosome, resulting in three copies (e.g., trisomy 21 leads to Down syndrome).
- Monosomy: One chromosome is missing, resulting in only one copy (e.g., Turner syndrome due to monosomy of the X chromosome).
Structural Aberrations
- Deletions: Loss of a chromosome segment, leading to a deficiency in genetic material.
- Example: Cri-du-chat syndrome results from a terminal deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5.
- Duplications: A segment of a chromosome is duplicated, resulting in extra genetic material.
- Inversions: A segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end, which may disrupt gene function.
- Translocations: A segment of one chromosome attaches to a different chromosome, potentially leading to developmental disorders.
Causes and Effects
- Chromosomal aberrations can occur spontaneously or be induced by environmental factors such as radiation and chemicals.
- These alterations can lead to genetic disorders, developmental abnormalities, or cell death, depending on the nature of the aberration and affected genes.
Related Concepts
- Polyploidy: Involves entire sets of chromosomes being duplicated, affecting the ploidy level of the organism.
- Allopolyploids and Autopolyploids: Types of polyploids resulting from hybridization between species (allopolyploids) or non-disjunction events (autopolyploids).
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Test your knowledge on chromosomal aberrations, including numerical and structural changes in chromosome composition. Explore concepts like aneuploidy, trisomy, and monosomy. Perfect for biology students or anyone interested in genetics.
