Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 15TY
Which of the following events or processes can result in Patau syndrome, Turner Syndrome, or Klinefelter syndrome?
a. nondisjunction
b. deletion of part of a chromosome
c. crossing-over
d. independent assortment
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a. Williams Syndrome
b. Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
c. Pallister-Killian Syndrome
d. Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
1. Caused by a deletion in chromosome 5.
2. Has bulging, wide-set eyes.
3. Has hypertelorism.
4. Caused by an isochromosome.
5. Caused by the deletion of multiple genes on chromosome 7.
6. About 30% of the people with this disorder are autistic.
7. They have an elf-like face.
8. Has a high chance of having scoliosis.
9. White starburst pattern around the iris
Chromosome translocations include:
A. Alterations in which the genetic material remains the same but rearranged
B. Alterations in which the total amount of genetics information increases
C. Alterations in which the total amount of genetics information decreases
D. Variations in the chromosome number
Possible options:
A. Autopolyploidy
B. Allopolyploidy
C. Chromosome duplication
D. Pericentric inversion
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