genetic mistakes Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
nondisjunction
A
failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate properly as they do in normal meiosis
2
Q
monosomy
A
one less chromosome than usual
3
Q
trisomy
A
one more chromosome than usual
4
Q
Down’s Syndrome
A
trisomy 21
3 copies on chromosome 21
5
Q
Edwards Syndrome
A
trisomy 18
3 copies on chromosome 18
6
Q
Patau’s syndrome
A
trisomy 13
7
Q
Polyploidy
A
entire sets of chromosomes are duplicated
8
Q
Turners syndrome
A
monosomy on the X
(X0) Female
9
Q
Klinefelters Syndrome
A
trisomy on the male
(XXY)
10
Q
Trisomy X
A
Female has 3 X’s
(XXX)
11
Q
Jacob’s Syndrome
A
Trisomy on male
(XXY)
