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Genetics Vocab 51-56
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does non-disjunction cause Down Syndrome? | The homologous chromosomes do not pair or separate or the sister chromatids do not separate during meiosis II. |
| Trisomy 21 | Down syndrome occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21. This form of Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21. |
| How are chromosomes arranged in a karyotype? | ? |
| What is the purpose of conducting a karyotype? | to determine the arrangement of the chromosomes to tell if there are any abnormalities. |
| What are two ways cells are collected for a karyotype? | karyotyping is performed using cells collected by chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, for pre-natal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities. |
| How would you determine if non-disjucting occurred when analyzing a karyotype? | If there are extra chromosomes or if they are paired wrongly. |