Chromosomal Mutations

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An example of a mutation where a piece of chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome is called ___ (Options: trisomy, translocation, inversion, deletion).

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translocation

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Notice the abnormal 23rd chromosome. This individual suffers from which chromosomal genetic disorder? Options: Klienfelter's Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Cris-du-Chat Syndrome, Andrew's Syndrome

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Klienfelter's Syndrome

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A chromosome is found to be shorter than its homologous match. Which type of mutation would this most likely be? Options: insertion, deletion, translocation, inversion

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deletion

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The following karyotype illustrates an example of which syndrome? Options: Turner's Syndrome, Klienfelter's Syndrome, Edward's Syndrome, Down Syndrome

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Turner's Syndrome

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Cri-du-Chat Syndrome is caused by what kind of mutation? Options: translocation, inversion, deletion, addition

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translocation

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What process occurs during meiosis that can result in chromosomal disorders?

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non-disjunction

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Complete a karyotype analysis on the karyotype provided.

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47, XY, +18 

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Complete a karyotype analysis on the karyotype provided: 47, XX, +23, 46, X, +22, 45, X, +23, 46, XX, +21

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45, X, +23

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The dark bands on the chromosome come from which two nitrogen bases? Options: A and G, T and C, A and T, G and C

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A and T

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The karyotype shows an individual with Edward's Syndrome. What is the name of the specific disorder? Options: monomy, trisomy, deletion, translocation

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trisomy