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Why are chromosomal alterations called syndromes not diseases?
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Chromosome alterations have variations in phenotypes( the outward expression of genes).
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Chromosomal structures that shorten with each cell division are called?
Telomeres
What structure acts as a scaffolding for chromosomal attatchment and movement?
Spindle acts as a scaffolding for chromosomal attachment and movement. Chromosomes attach to the spindle fibers by undivided structures called centromeres.
In humans what are chromosomal pairs 1 through 22 called?
autosomal
Which chromosomal hereditary material can be packaged in this organelle in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
This organelle is called the nucleus.
What is the term process of chromosomal DNA being duplicated?
Chromosomes duplicate in a process called mitosis.
What disease is called by a genetic mutation?
cystic fibrosis
What is a discrete group of birth defects that are as a result of a single cause called?
Such groups of defects are called "syndromes".
The structure that acts as a scaffolding for chromosomal attachment and movement is called the?
The spindle is the structure that acts as a scaffolding for chromosomal attachment and movement. This occurs during later mitotic stages.
What is the deoxyribonucleic acid or the genetic material usually called?
Chromosomal Dna.
Chromosomal structures that shorten with each cell division are called?
Telomeres
What is the name of the DNA polymer?
It is also called The Chromosomal Material, or Substance.
What are symdromes?
When multiple birth defects occur together and have a similar cause, they are called syndromes
Circular extra genomic DNA is called?
A circular band of DNA that exists separate of chromosomal DNA is called a plasmid. Plasmids reside within bacteria cells and can replicate independently of the chromosomal DNA.
How can chromosomal abnormalities of an unborn baby be diagnosed during pregnancy?
By what is called as amniocentesis, you can diagnose the chromosomal abnormality of the unborn baby. You do this procedure under cover of ultrasonography. The fetal cells will give you complete picture of the chromosomal abnormality of the unborn child.
What are Extra-chromosomal DNA particles capable of independent replication are called?
Plasmids
What is the medical term of trisomy 16?
It is called Patau syndrome and is a chromosomal abnormality
What structure acts as a scaffolding for chromosomal attatchment and movement?
Spindle acts as a scaffolding for chromosomal attachment and movement. Chromosomes attach to the spindle fibers by undivided structures called centromeres.
