Biology Topic 14 Flashcards
1
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Homologous
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Matching chromosomes based on bonding pattern, centromere position, length and presence of satellites
2
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Karyotype
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A diagram which displays the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species
3
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Aneuploidy
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Changes in the total number of chromosomes
4
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Nondisjunction
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The failure of chromosomes to separate during mitosis or meiosis
5
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Hybrid
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An offspring produced as a result of a mating between two different species