Mutations And Errors In Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
Translocation
A
Two separate chromosomes exchange parts
2
Q
Deletion
A
A section of a chromosome is removed
3
Q
Duplication
A
A section of a chromosome is repeated many times
4
Q
Non-disjunction
A
The failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis
5
Q
Monosomy
A
The loss of a chromosome as a result of
non-disjunction
6
Q
Trisomy
A
The gain of extra chromosome as a result of non-disjunction
7
Q
What causes mutations an errors in the chromosomes?
A
Errors in meiosis cause changes in every cell in a persons body
8
Q
Inversion
A
A portion of the chromosome is flipped
