In this article we will discuss about the Meaning and Types of Euploidy. Meaning of Euploidy: Euploldy is the presence of chromosome number which is the multiple of the basic chromosome set. An organism with the basic chromosome number 7, may have euploids with chromosome number 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42. Euploids are further of different types - monoploids, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Aneuploidy 2. Forms of Aneuploidy 3. Importance. Meaning of Aneuploidy: Aneuploidy is the presence of chromosome number that is different from the simple multiple of the basic chromosome number. An organism which contains one or more incomplete chromosome sets is known as aneuploid. Aneuploidy can be either due to loss [...]
The following points highlight the three main importance of chromosomal aberrations. The importance are: 1. Role in Evolution 2. Role in Genetic Analysis 3. Role in Plant Breeding. Chromosomal Aberrations: Importance # 1.Role in Evolution: The study of the karyotypes of different species has revealed interesting facts about the plant kingdom. It has been demonstrated that individuals in wild populations [...]