Teratology Lecture 3: Structural Chromosomal Aberrations
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What is the primary consequence of structural chromosomal aberrations?

  • Changes in the physical structure of chromosomes
  • Allelic variations
  • Mutations in particular genes
  • Birth defects, mental retardation, and increased risk for infertility (correct)

    • What is the main difference between allelic variations and chromosomal aberrations?

  • Allelic variations are due to mutations in particular genes (correct)
  • Chromosomal aberrations are due to environmental factors
  • Chromosomal aberrations are more common
  • Allelic variations affect more than one gene

    • What is another term for chromosomal aberrations?

  • Allelic variations
  • Mutations
  • Genetic disorders
  • Chromosomal mutations (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of chromosomal aberrations?

    <p>They typically affect more than one gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for changes in the physical structure of chromosomes?

    <p>Structural variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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