Genetics
Genetics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781464109461
Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 8.3, Problem 32AQP

a.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statementBill has 47 chromosomes is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statement that Betty has 47 chromosome is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

c.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statement Bill and Betty’s children each have 47 chromosomes is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

d.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statement Bill’s sister has 45 chromosomes is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

d.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statement Bill’s sister has 45 chromosomes is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

e.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statement that Bill has 46 chromosome is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

f.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statement Betty has 45 chromosomes is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

g.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the statement Bill’s brother has 45 chromosomes is correct or incorrect.

Introduction:

Trisomy is the addition of a single chromosome in the whole set of chromosome. Addition of single chromosome refers to the gain of one extra homologous copy of individual chromosome. Trisomy is represented as 2n+1. Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21.

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