Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 11.5, Problem 3R
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The reason as to why aneuploidy arises.

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Aneuploidy is a condition, in which the chromosomes are present in an abnormal amount. This leads to genetic defects in the humans. For example, a person can have 45 or 47 number of chromosomes in the cells, instead of the normal 46 chromosomes. The genetic defects include Edwards and Down syndrome in humans. When the person is born with XXY chromosomes, it causes Klinefelter syndrome and is very rare.

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