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What is mutation? Distinguish between (i) neutral and silent mutation (ii) germ line and somatic mutation (iii) Trisomy 21 and Trisomy X

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Cytogenetics: Karyotypes And Chromosome Aberrations

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