describe a specific example of chromosome abnormality that leads to human cancers, such as leukemia, other than the Philadelphia chromosome that is derived from the translocation of chromosome 9 and 22

describe a specific example of chromosome abnormality that leads to human cancers, such as leukemia, other than the Philadelphia chromosome that is derived from the translocation of chromosome 9 and 22

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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter6: Cytogenetics: Karyotypes And Chromosome Aberrations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 22QP: Identify the type of chromosomal aberration described in each of the following cases: a. loss of a...

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