Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605173
Author: Mark F. Sanders, John L. Bowman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 24P

A boy with Down syndrome (trisomy 21 ) has 46 chromosomes. His parents and his two older sisters have a normal phenotype, but each has 45 chromosomes.

Explain how this is possible.

How many chromosomes do you expect to see in karyotypes of the parents?

What term best describes this kind of chromosome abnormality?

What is the probability the next child of this couple will have a normal phenotype and have 46 chromosomes? Explain your answer.

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