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What is the primary definition of chromosomes?
What is the primary definition of chromosomes?
How are chromosomes identified based on their characteristics?
How are chromosomes identified based on their characteristics?
What is the banding nomenclature of chromosomes based on?
What is the banding nomenclature of chromosomes based on?
What does the notation '1q2.4' indicate?
What does the notation '1q2.4' indicate?
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What is a karyotype?
What is a karyotype?
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What chromosome abnormality is represented by 47, XY, +21?
What chromosome abnormality is represented by 47, XY, +21?
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What genetic change is associated with Cri du Chat Syndrome?
What genetic change is associated with Cri du Chat Syndrome?
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Which chromosome is typically associated with DiGeorge Syndrome?
Which chromosome is typically associated with DiGeorge Syndrome?
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What does each sex chromosome represent in humans?
What does each sex chromosome represent in humans?
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What are chromosomes classified into based on their morphology?
What are chromosomes classified into based on their morphology?
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Study Notes
Chromosome Labeling
- Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes and their role in heredity.
- Chromosome labeling involves identifying unique features of individual chromosomes.
- Each chromosome has a specific length and a characteristic banding pattern.
- Autosomes are numbered from 1 to 22, while sex chromosomes are either X or Y.
Chromosome Structure
- Each chromosome consists of a p arm (short arm) and a q arm (long arm), separated by a centromere.
- Centromeres can be located at different points along the chromosome, with variations resulting in metacentric (middle), submetacentric (slightly off-center), acrocentric (near one end), and telocentric (at one end) classifications.
- Chromosomes are classified into groups (A-G) based on overall morphology (length and centromere position).
- Example groupings : A (1-3), B(4-5), C(6-12 + X), D(13-15), E(16-18), F(19-20), G(21-22 + Y).
Banding Nomenclature
- Regions within arms are divided into sub-regions, further subdivided into bands.
- Banding is a unique pattern for each chromosome.
- Nomenclature: Example: 1q2.4 (chromosome 1, long arm, 2nd region, 4th band)
Karyotype Analysis
- A karyotype is a photographic representation of all chromosomes in a cell arranged by homologous pairs in descending order of size.
- Karyotype analysis compares chromosomes for their length, placement of centromeres, and location and sizes of G-bands.
- Normal male and female karyotype: 46,XY/ 46,XX
- A male with Trisomy 21: 47,XY,+21
- A female with Trisomy 21: 47,XX,+21
- A female with Cri-du-Chat Syndrome: 46,XX,del (5p)
DiGeorge Syndrome
- DiGeorge syndrome is caused by a deletion of 30-40 genes on chromosome 22 at 22q11.2
- Symptoms include: thymic aplasia, cleft palate, hypocalcemia/hypoparathyroidism, cardiac abnormalities, and abnormal facial features.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating field of cytogenetics and chromosome labeling. This quiz covers important concepts such as chromosome structure, classification, and banding nomenclature. Challenge yourself to identify key features and concepts related to chromosomes.
