During meiosis
during meiosis
during meiosis
A chromosomal mutation can occur either during the formation of the egg or sperm, or after fertilization when the zygote is forming. This means the mutation could have occurred in the parent's gametes, or during cell division in the early stages of embryo development.
during meiosis
During meiosis
Down syndrome is typically caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, resulting from a process called nondisjunction, which occurs during cell division. This mutation can happen during the formation of the egg or sperm, or during the early stages of embryonic development. As a result, the genetic change that leads to Down syndrome occurs before or at the time of conception. Therefore, the mutation is present from the moment of fertilization.
A normal human baby is born with 10 toes, 5 on each foot. Occasionally a genetic mutation will occur and baby will be born with more or less toes.
A normal human baby is born with 10 toes, 5 on each foot. Occasionally a genetic mutation will occur and baby will be born with more or less toes.
A normal human baby is born with 10 toes, 5 on each foot. Occasionally a genetic mutation will occur and baby will be born with more or less toes.
A normal human baby is born with 10 toes, 5 on each foot. Occasionally a genetic mutation will occur and baby will be born with more or less toes.
The genetic disorder in the child is likely caused by a new mutation in the child's DNA, which was not inherited from either parent. This can occur through spontaneous mutations during the formation of the egg or sperm or in early embryonic development. In some cases, the disorder may also be due to recessive alleles carried by both parents, who are asymptomatic carriers.
Most zygotes with serious chromosomal problems are born with severe mental and physical disabilities; many die before being born or shortly thereafter.