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Q: What is non- disjunction mutation?
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Which mutation causes either the inclusion of an extra chromosomes. in offspring or the deletion of an entire chromosome?

non-disjunction


What mutation causes either the inclusion of an extra chromosomes in offspring or the deletion of an entire chromosomes?

non-disjunction


Is klinefelter's syndrome caused by a mutation?

No it is caused by the Non-Disjunction of sex Chromosomes. Males with Klinefelter's syndrome have an extra X chromosome.


Is down syndrome a frame shift mutation?

yes, down syndrome is caused by non disjunction, an error in the process of cell division


What is it called when chromosomes don't separate correctly during meiosis?

Nondisjunction


Is progeria non disjunction?

maybe


Is downs syndrome a non disjunction?

A few are.


How can karyotypes detect non disjunction?

Karyotypes can detect non disjunction by showing abnormal chromosome numbers. Non disjunction occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during cell division, leading to an imbalance of chromosomes in the resulting cells. Karyotypes can be analyzed to identify any extra or missing chromosomes, indicating the occurrence of non disjunction.


Is breast cancer non-disjunction?

It only is if you masturbate your areolae frequently. That feels really good because it causes orgasm. If they are squuezed a lot they are non-disjunction all the time, but sometimes not. It varies from woman to woman. A non- disjunction can be a healthy part of breast mammography and very pleasurable to your partner.


What is the process that results in changing of chromosome number?

Non-disjunction


When do chromosomes separate abnormally in meiosis?

Non- disjunction during anaphase.


Does mutation occur in klinefelter syndrome?

Mutation of a gene is not necessary for Klinefelter's Syndrome. It is an autosomal disorder meaning that an entire chromosome failed to disjunction during anaphase and so there are 2 X chromosomes and a Y chromosome.