If nondisjunction occurs during meiosis the result could be a wide range of mutations. Most likely it would result in mosaicism meaning there will be a mixture of affected cells and non affected cells.
Autosomal nondisjunction is the most prolific cause of trisomy 21, or down syndrome, a defect that usually occurs during meiosis 1, but can occur during 2 as well.
homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis
If nondisjunction occurs, abnormal numbers of chromosomes may find their way into gametes, and a disorder of chromosome numbers may result.
It is the failure of chromosome pairs to separate properly during cell division.
Nondisjunction occurs when homologous chromosomes do not seperate. -Amber ^-^
What occurs during nondisjunction
Autosomal nondisjunction is the most prolific cause of trisomy 21, or down syndrome, a defect that usually occurs during meiosis 1, but can occur during 2 as well.
homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis
If nondisjunction occurs, abnormal numbers of chromosomes may find their way into gametes, and a disorder of chromosome numbers may result.
Nondisjunction occurs in too many cells or too few cells causing defects
Nondisjunction occurs during anaphase, usually when referring to meiosis, when a tetrad fails to separate.
Nondisjunction
Nondisjunction
Mistakes such as nondisjunction can occur during meiosis. This is the result of chromosomes failing to separate equally during either anaphase.
It is the failure of chromosome pairs to separate properly during cell division.
lining up of tetrads, crossing over, and separation of homologous chromosomes.
Nondisjunction occurs when homologous chromosomes do not seperate. -Amber ^-^