In this article we will discuss about the structure of chromosomes with the help of suitable diagram. Chromosome is present as individual bodies in the interphase as well as in the mitosis. The predominant component in the chromosome is DNA molecule. The genes are located in chromosome of the nucleus and can be called as the discrete unit of transmission [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Deficiency in Chromosome 2. Origin of Deficiency in Chromosomes 3. Deletion in Human 4. Chromosome Pairing 5. Uses. Meaning of Deficiency in Chromosome: The term deficiency was coined by Bridges in 1917. It may be defined as a structural change resulting in the loss of a terminal acentric chromosome, chromatid [...]
In this article we will learn about:- 1. Origin of Inversions 2. Types of Inversion 3. Effects 4. Uses. Origin of Inversions: Inversion was first discovered by Sturtevant in 1921 in Drosophila. Later it was detected in a wide variety of plant and animal species. Inversions occur spontaneously, and can be induced artificially. In many organisms, inversions are found in [...]