Chapter 13 Flashcards

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Chromosomal theory

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1890-1900

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Genes that linked perfectly are

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Genes that are close together

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Crossing over

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Jumping genes-going to other chromosomes

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4
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Chromosome number disorders are caused by

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Nondisjunction
Witch occurs during meiosis when homologous chromosomes or sister chromotids fail to separate due to misalignment or incomplete synapsid or spindle apparatus dysfunction

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5
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Due to primarily to X inactivation in female embryos where one X chromosome condenses into quiescent structure called a BARR Body females can compensate for this loss of an X chromosome via dosage compensation

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The remaining X chromosome is Hyperactive

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