In this article we will discuss about the interchanges involving more than two pairs of chromosomes. When 3 or more pairs of non-homologous chromosomes are involved in translocation, it is called a complex translocation, complex interchange or multiple translocation. In a single cell, two or more independent heterozygous interchanges show two or more quadruples at MI. Such interchanges are obtained [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution and Occurrence of Polyploidy 2. Classification of Polyploidy. Distribution and Occurrence of Polyploidy: Polyploidy is wide spread in plant kingdom but is less common in animal kingdom. Darlington and Janaki-Ammal in 1945 and Stebbins in 950 estimated that polyploids make up 30 to 35% of Angiosperms. In certain families, very high [...]
In this article we will discuss about the translocation in humans. Interchanges are the most common structural chromosome changes reported in human. Partial sterility in interchange heterozygotes is infrequent due to the production of balanced gametes and as a result, interchanges in human are identifiable only through the analysis of karyotype, usually coupled with chromosome banding patterns. Various kinds of [...]