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Please explain why females are considered genetic mosaics. Please explain how the calico cat shows female mosaicism.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter6: Cytogenetics: Karyotypes And Chromosome Aberrations

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Problem 2QP: Given the karyotype shown at right, is this a male or a female? Normal or abnormal? What would the...

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