Genetics: A Conceptual Approach
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Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 8.3, Problem 15COQ
Summary Introduction
To define:
The term genetic mosaicism.
Introduction:
The non-disjunction of chromosomes during meiosis and mitosis results in cells having different number of chromosomes. There might be a condition, in which non-disjunction generates mosaics of cells having normal chromosomes and abnormal chromosomes.
Summary Introduction
To describe:
The way through which genetic mosaicism arise.
Introduction:
There might be a condition, in which non-disjunction generates mosaics of cells having normal chromosomes and abnormal chromosomes. The genetic mosaicism can be defined as the condition in which different regions of same tissue have different genetic constitution.
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