Abnormalities Of Chromosomes Flashcards
0
Q
Extra chromosome in pair 18
A
Trisomy 18
Edwards syndrome
Frequently infants die or are stillborn
1
Q
Down Syndrome?
A
Extra chromosome in pair 21
Trisomy 21
Short lifespan, low fertility, and IQ
2
Q
What is super-male?
A
2 Y chromosomes, 1 X
Lowered fertility
Is a male
Y-chromosome =aggression
3
Q
Klinefelter’s Syndrome?
A
2 X-chromosomes, 1 Y-chromosome
Feminized male
Underdeveloped male reproductive organs
May develop breasts
4
Q
Super Female?
A
3 X-chromosomes
5
Q
Turners Syndrome
A
1 X-chromosome
XO
Female
Thick neck
6
Q
Aneuploides?
A
Missing a chromosome or having an extra one
7
Q
What is an Autosome?
A
Any of the chromosome pairs except the 23rd pair
8
Q
Cri-du-chat
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Missing piece of one chromosome in pair 5 (deletion)
Causes an infant to meow instead of cry
