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Set 8 Chromosome Mutations Variation In Number And Arrangement

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Question 1

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Deletions are chromosomal aberrations in which some portion of a chromosome is missing. Describe a method using Drosophila deletions to determine the actual, physical location of a gene.

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Cross homozygous mutant flies to homozyg...

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Question 2

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The condition known as cri-du-chat syndrome in humans has a genetic constitution designated as ________.

A) 45, X
B) heteroplasmy
C) 46, 5p-
D) triploidy
E) trisomy

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Question 3

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Name the polyploid condition that is formed from the addition of an extra set of chromosomes identical to the normal diploid complement of the same species.

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autotetraploidy, ass...

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