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Chromosomal Aberrations Flashcards

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Occur when there is a defect in a chromosome, or in the arrangement of the genetic material on the chromosome.

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Chromosomal abnormalities

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If there is an error in cell division, the egg or sperm can end up with too many or not enough chromosomes.

[etiology]

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Meiosis

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If the chromosome do not split into halves, the new cells can have an extra chromosome or have a missing chromosome.

[etiology]

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Mitosis

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Eggs are also aging and may have the incorrect number of chromosomes at the time of fertilization.

[etiology]

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Maternal age

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It describes a relationship between two people who share a common ancestor or shared a blood relationship.

[etiology]

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Consanguinity

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It is teratogenic.

[etiology]

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Radiations

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It may include medications, foods, etc.

[etiology]

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Environment

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[5] Numerical

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  1. Monosomy
  2. Trisomy
  3. Tetrasomy
  4. Triploidy
  5. Tetraploidy
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[6] Structural

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  1. Deletion
  2. Translocation
  3. Insertion
  4. Isochromosome
  5. Ring chromosome
  6. Duplication
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One chromosome is missing.

[numerical]

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Monosomy

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When a chromosome does not separate properly during Meiosis I or II it is called as?

[numerical]

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Meiotic nondisjunction

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It is incompatible with survival because of loss of too much genetic information.

[numerical]

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Monosomy

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3 instances of a particular chromosome are present instead of normal 2 chromosomes.

[numerical]

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Trisomy

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Occurs if the chromosomes fail to separate properly during cell division.

[numerical]

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Trisomy

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It is a deviation of an abnormal number of chromosomes in which an additional chromosome pair is added to a particular chromosome.

[numerical]

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Tetrasomy

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A cell contains 48 chromosomes.

[numerical]

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Tetrasomy

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There is a complete set of extra chromosome.

[numerical]

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Triploidy

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Two extra chromosome set are pre

[numerical]sent. So, a cell contains 92 chromosomes.

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Tetraploidy

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Not compatible with life.

[numerical]

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Tetraploidy

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It means of loss of small portion of chromosome.

[structural]

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Deletion

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Occurs from breakage at random in both chromatids of a chromosome or only in one chromatid.

[structural]

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Deletion

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Sometimes a segment of a chromosome becomes detached and unites with another non-homologous chromosome.

[structural]

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Translocation

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[2] types of Translocation

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  1. Simple
  2. Reciprocal
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A fragment is transferred from a chromosome to a non-homologous chromosome.

[structural]

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Insertion

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It is a rare non-reciprocal type of translocation which involves three breaks. [structural]
Insertion
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This results in having extra genetic material, even though usually normal. [structural]
Duplication
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May cause affected genes to not function properly. [structural]
Duplication
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These extra instructions can lead to errors in the development of a baby. [structural]
Duplication
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It results when there are two breaks in a chromosome and the detached segment becomes reinserted in the reverse order. [structural]
Inversion
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[2] types of Inversion
1. Paracentric 2. Pericentric
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Both breaks in one arm of chromosome. [inversion]
Paracentric
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It has breakpoints on either side of the centromere. [inversion]
Pericentric
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It is a chromosome that has lost one of its arm and replaced it with an exact copy of the other arm. [structural]
Isochromosome
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It is a chromosome whose arms have fused together to form a ring. [structural]
Ring chromosome
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Happens due to the trisomy for chromosome 21. [syndrome]
Down syndrome
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The most common autosomal aneuploidy among live-borns. [syndrome]
Down syndrome
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This syndrome is also known as ‘Mongolism’ or ‘Mongolian idiocy’. [syndrome]
Down syndrome
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Persons with this syndrome shows a strong mental retardation. [syndrome]
Down syndrome
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Their body is short about 120cm with stubby fingers. [syndrome]
Down syndrome
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They also possess wide nostrils, swollen tongue, monkey-like skin ridges on extremities. The most queer feature is the epicanthic fold— the prominent eyelid folds like those of Mongolian people. The persons usually survive about sixteen years. [syndrome]
Down syndrome
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Prompted Sir John Langdon Haydon Down to term the condition to Mongoloid (1866). [syndrome]
Epicanthal fold
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Happens due to trisomic condition in chromosome no. 13. [syndrome]
Patau syndrome
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The persons suffering from this syndrome show harelip, cleft palate, and serious cerebral, ocular and cardiovascular defects. [syndrome]
Patau syndrome
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Average survival is about three months; a few live up to five years. [syndrome]
Patau syndrome
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In this syndrome there is an extra chromosome 13. [syndrome]
Patau syndrome
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Happens due to the trisomic condition for the chromosome no. 18. [syndrome]
Edward syndrome
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The syndrome is characterized by mental deficiency; multiple congenital malformations affect virtually every organ system. [syndrome]
Edward synrome
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Great physical and mental abilities (6-month level). [syndrome]
Edward syndrome
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Babies suffering from this syndrome usually die within a year. In some rare cases they survive up to their teen years. [syndrome]
Edward syndrome
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It is caused by the presence of three – as opposed to two – copies of chromosome 18 in a fetus' or infant's cells. [syndrome]
Edward syndrome
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Large toes (fused 2nd and 3rd) and “Rocker-Bottom” Feet. [syndrome]
Edward syndrome
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Male aneuploidy. [syndrome]
Klinefelter's syndrome
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47, XXY Karyotype [syndrome]
Klinefelter's syndrome
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Happens due to the trisomic condition for the sex chromosomes (XXY). [syndrome]
Klinefelter's syndrome
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Individuals possessing this syndrome are phenotypically males but with some tendency toward femaleness, particularly in secondary sex characteristics. [syndrome]
Klinefelter's syndrome
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The condition exists in roughly 1 out of every 650 males. One in every 500 males has an extra X chromosome but may not show symptoms. Other mammals also have the XXY syndrome, including mice. [syndrome]
Klinefelter's syndrome
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Principal effects include hypogonadism and reduced fertility. [syndrome]
Klinefelter's syndrome
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Female aneuploidy. [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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Named after Henry Turner (1938). [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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45, X Karyotype ; XO Syndrome. [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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Happens due to monosomy for X chromosome i.e. the individuals possess one normal X, while the short arm of the other X is missing. [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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Therefore adults with Turner Syndrome are females having virtually no ovaries. [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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The secondary sex characters are also poorly developed. Besides, they show short stature, low set ears, webbed neck and a shield-like chest. [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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But it is interesting that these individuals generally do not show any mental retardation. [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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Turner syndrome aka? [syndrome]
Ullrich-Turner Syndrome or "Gonadal dysgenesis"
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Also known as "Gonadal dysgenesis". [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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Encompasses several conditions, of which monosomy X (absence of an entire sex chromosome, the Barr body) is most common. It is a chromosomal abnormality in which all or part of one of the sex chromosomes is absent (unaffected humans have 46 chromosomes, of which two are sex chromosomes). [syndrome]
Turner syndrome
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Also a Female aneuploidy like turner syndrome.
Triple X
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47, XXX Karyotype
Triple X
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Also known as Trisomy X, XXX Syndrome.
Triple X
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