SEARCH
You are in browse mode. You must login to use MEMORY

   Log in to start


From course:

Genetics

» Start this Course
(Practice similar questions for free)
Question:

Talk about the case of three pairs of chromosomes for reciprocal translocation arrangements.

Author: H K



Answer:

Derivates pair up in hexavalent star-like configuration Four cases: -Robertsonian translocation: in this case, three chromosomes will pair up forming trivalent structure (trisomy) -Deletion: formation of a DNA loop of deleted segments in the homologous chromosome for the normal one. -Duplications: DNA loop in duplicated region. -Inversions: only able to pair up by inversion loop. inversion heterozygous if only one is inverted.


0 / 5  (0 ratings)

1 answer(s) in total

Author

H K
H K