28. An individual is heterozygous for a reciprocal translocation as shown below in the given diagram: The following statements are made about segregation of such chromosomes during meiosis and gamete […]
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Segregation patterns in a reciprocal translocation heterozygote quadrivalent
The following statements were made regarding chromosome pairing (shown in the figure below) and subsequent segregation during meiosis-I in the reciprocal translocation heterozygote: A. Three ways of segregation tn Anaphase […]
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Meiotic outcome of a reciprocal translocation heterozygote
26. A reciprocal translocation heterozygote at the end of meiosis I generate (1) An acentric and a dicentric chromosome (2) Viable gametes with deletions and duplications (3) Viable gametes with […]
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Why can a normal man have 45 chromosomes (44 + X)?
25. A normal man was found to have 45 chromosomes (44+X), the probable reason is- (1) Deletion (2) Translocation (3) Ecentric Fission (4) […]
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Why rare XX males and XY females arise in humans
24. In humans, XX males and XY females are rare, such rare sexes are due to (1) Deletion of X chromosome (2) Deletion of Y chromosome (3) XY translocation (4) […]
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Alternate segregation in a translocation heterozygote
23. If both translocated arms in single translocation heterozygote moves to one pole, then segregation is called (1) Alternate (2) Adjacent (3) Linear (4) Uniform Explanation of options: (1) Alternate […]
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Meiotic consequences of reciprocal translocation in Burkitt’s lymphoma (t(8;14))
22. In Burkitt’sLymphoma a reciprocal translocation between chromosome 8 and 14 is observed. If an individual is heterozygous for this translocation, the consequence in meiosis Will be as follows: A. […]
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Cruciform chromosome structure in meiosis – which aberration causes it?
21. A cruciform structure of chromosome during meiosis is a characteristic feature of: (1) Translocation (2) Inversion (3) Deletion (4) Duplication Detailed explanation of options: Translocation – correct In a […]
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Which chromosome aberration changes gene order but not linkage group?
20. Which of the following illustrations explain the correct pairing preceding recombination between a chromosome (ABC•DEFG/ABC•DEFG) and its inverted homologue (ABC•DGFE/ABC•DGFE). The dot in genotype represent the centromere. Concept A […]
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Which chromosome aberration changes gene order but not linkage group?
19. A chromosome aberration leads to change in the order of genes in a genetic map but does not alter its linkage group. This is due to (1) translocation. (2) […]
