You discovered that a new genetic disorder is due to the trisomy of chromosome 12. A trisomy is most likely caused by: Nondisjunction Chromosome deletions Chromosome duplications Chromosome translocations

You discovered that a new genetic disorder is due to the trisomy of chromosome 12. A trisomy is most likely caused by: Nondisjunction Chromosome deletions Chromosome duplications Chromosome translocations

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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter20: Chromosomes And Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5SQ: A chromosomes structure can be altered by _______. a. deletions b. duplications c. translocations d....

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