Today you learned about the structure of chromosomes and some of the conditions that arise in humans from chromosomal abnormalities.  Why do you think this lesson directly precedes a lesson on mitosis and the cell cycle (about how cells duplicate)?  Explain your reasoning using at least TWO facts/characteristics of chromosomes and information about at least ONE chromosomal disorder from today's lesson.

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Problem 3CT: People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, for a total of 47 chromosomes....
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Today you learned about the structure of chromosomes and some of the conditions that arise in humans from chromosomal abnormalities.  Why do you think this lesson directly precedes a lesson on mitosis and the cell cycle (about how cells duplicate)?  Explain your reasoning using at least TWO facts/characteristics of chromosomes and information about at least ONE chromosomal disorder from today's lesson.

 

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