Occasionally, a mouse X chromosome is broken into two pieces and each piece becomes attached to a different autosome. A scientist studies this cell, and finds that the genes on only one of the two pieces undergo inactivation. By referring to the mechanism of X- chromosome inactivation, explain the observation made by the scientist.

Occasionally, a mouse X chromosome is broken into two pieces and each piece becomes attached to a different autosome. A scientist studies this cell, and finds that the genes on only one of the two pieces undergo inactivation. By referring to the mechanism of X- chromosome inactivation, explain the observation made by the scientist.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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