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Structural Variations in Chromosomes | Genetics

The following point highlight the five main types of structural variation in chromosomes. The types are: 1. Deletion or Deficiency 2. Duplications 3. Translocations 4. Inversions 5. B-Chromosomes. Type # 1. Deletion or Deficiency: A deficiency means deletion of a small portion of a chromosome resulting in loss of one or more genes. A deficiency originates from breakage occurring at [...]

By |2016-12-12T07:24:39+00:00December 12, 2016|Chromosomes|Comments Off on Structural Variations in Chromosomes | Genetics

Translocation: Origin, Types and Effects | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Translocation 2. Types of Translocation 3. Effects. Origin of Translocation: Translocations can originate in the following different ways: (i) Translocations may originate spontaneously. (ii) They may be induced by mutagens, viz., ionizing radiations and many chemical mutagens, since they induce chromosome breakage. (iii) Translocations may be induced by growing plants [...]

By |2016-07-12T13:51:00+00:00July 12, 2016|Chromosome Structure|Comments Off on Translocation: Origin, Types and Effects | Genetics

Interchanges Involving Pairs of Chromosomes

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 [...]

By |2016-07-12T13:51:00+00:00July 12, 2016|Chromosome Structure|Comments Off on Interchanges Involving Pairs of Chromosomes
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