Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
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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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- Consider three pairs of homologous chromosomes with centromere labeled A/a, B/B, C/c. How many kinds of meiotic products can this individual produce?arrow_forwardA diploid organism has five pairs of chromosomes in each somatic cell. Assuming that no crossing over occurs, how many genetically distinct gametes can this organism produce?arrow_forwardWhat is the possible number of gamete cells that can be produced from a diploid 2n=4 taking crossing-over into account?arrow_forward
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