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Chapter 6, Problem 26PDQ
A normal female is discovered with 45 chromosomes, one of which exhibits a Robertsonian translocation containing most of chromosomes 18 and 21. Discuss the possible outcomes in her offspring when her husband contains a normal karyotype.
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Mastering Genetics with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Essentials of Genetics (9th Edition)
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