Chromosomal Mutations

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What is Inversion in chromosomal mutations?

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Inversion is when a segment of a chromosome breaks off, flips, and reattaches.

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What is Translocation in chromosomal mutations?

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Translocation is when a piece of chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome.

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What is Deletion in chromosomal mutations?

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Deletion is a type of chromosomal mutation where a segment of a chromosome is lost.

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What is Duplication in chromosomal mutations?

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Duplication is when a segment of a chromosome is copied or doubles.

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What is Nondisjunction in chromosomal mutations?

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Nondisjunction is when entire chromosomes don't separate evenly during meiosis.

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What happens during a chromosomal Inversion?

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A segment of the chromosome is reversed end to end.

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What is the result of a chromosomal Translocation?

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It can lead to genetic disorders or cancer due to the disruption of gene function.

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What is the difference between Deletion and Duplication?

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Deletion removes a segment of a chromosome, while Duplication adds an extra segment.

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What is an example of a genetic disorder caused by Translocation?

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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is an example.

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What is the significance of studying chromosomal mutations?

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Understanding chromosomal mutations helps in diagnosing genetic disorders and developing treatments.