Chapter 4c - Cytogenetics Flashcards
1
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Changes in Chromosomes
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- Aneuploidy
- Euploidy
2
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addition or substruction of one or more chromosomes
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aneuploidy
3
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Two types of aneuploidy
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- Hyperploidy
- Hypoploidy
4
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gain of chromosomes
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Hyperploidy
5
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loss of chromosomes
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Hypoploidy
6
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Types of Hyperploidy
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- trisomy
- double trisomy
- tetrasomy
7
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trisomy
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2n + 1
8
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double trisomy
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2n + 1 + 1
9
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tetrasomy
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2n + 2
10
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Types of hypoploidy
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- monosomy
- double monosomy
- nullisomy
11
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monosomy
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2n-1
12
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double monosomy
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2n -1 -1
13
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nullisomy
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2n -2
14
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trisomy 21
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Down syndrome
15
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trisomy 18
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Edwards syndrome