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The difficulties in replicating the ends of linear chromosomes can lead to issues such as incomplete DNA replication, loss of genetic material, and potential cell death. This can result in genetic instability and increased risk of diseases like cancer.

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Why is it important that the sperm and the egg each have half the normal number of chromosomes?

If the fertilized egg does not have a normal number of chromosomes, this can leads to problems with the child later on. An example is Down syndrome, which is caused when chromosome 21 does not split properly.


What is a karyotype and what two things can be determined from it?

A karyotype is the number, forms, and types of chromosomes in a cellDetermine whether the chromosomes of an adult have an abnormality that can be passed on to a child.Determine whether a chromosome defect is preventing a woman from becoming pregnant or causing miscarriages.Determine whether a chromosome defect is present in a fetus. Karyotyping also may be done to determine whether chromosomal problems may have caused a fetus to be stillborn.Determine the cause of a baby's birth defects or disability.Help determine the appropriate treatment for some types of cancer.Identify the sex of a person by determining the presence of the Y chromosome. This may be done when a newborn's sex is not clear.


How many pairs of chromosomes are there?

Each person has 23 pairs of chromosomes, in total they have 46, though in science fiction a fictional 24th pair of chromosomes created a super-race that healed faster, and were stronger. Downs Syndrome is caused by having 47 chromosomes total, which means that the person has an extra chromosome on pair 21.


What is a medical condition caused by hypotonic?

A medical condition caused by hypotonic (low muscle tone) is known as hypotonia. Hypotonia can result in decreased muscle strength and coordination, causing difficulties with movement and posture. It can be caused by various underlying conditions such as genetic disorders or neurological conditions.


What happen lack of chromosomes?

If there is a lack of chromosomes, then the full genetic structure of a human being cannot be reproduced because a human is made up of forty-three chromosomes (twenty-three from each parent) and if one is missing, there will only be forty-five, which will not reproduce a human being.