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What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?

Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.


What are the 3 major chromosomal disorders?

The three major chromosomal disorders are Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome. Down syndrome is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21, Turner syndrome involves a missing or incomplete X chromosome in females, and Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome in males.


What can be diagnosed by examining a karyotype of an individuals white blood cells?

A karyotype of an individual's white blood cells can be used to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome. It can also detect genetic disorders caused by aneuploidy or large structural chromosomal changes.


The genetic disorder characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation is known as?

Down syndrome is the genetic disorder characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Symptoms of Down syndrome can vary widely, but intellectual disability is a common characteristic.


How is Zellweger syndrome caused?

Zellweger syndrome is caused by mutations in genes that are involved in the formation of peroxisomes, which are cell structures responsible for breaking down fatty acids. These mutations lead to the absence or dysfunction of peroxisomes in cells, resulting in the accumulation of toxic substances and causing the characteristic symptoms of the syndrome.

Related Questions

Is down syndrome caused by premature birth?

Down syndrome is not caused by premature birth. Down syndrome is present in the embryo from the time of conception. Down syndrome, in contrast, may lead to premature birth.


What pathogen causes Down syndrome?

bacteria


Hemolytic euremic syndrome is a what disease?

It is a severe form of food poisoning caused by a strand of E.coli bacteria. It can potentially shut down the kidneys.


What can down syndrome be caused by?

Down's Syndrome is caused mainly by a mutation in the gene. It is a genetic disorder, which means it was passed on from parents to offspring.


Does antibiotics cause down syndrom?

Down syndrome is not caused by a bacterial infection therefore the answer to your question is no. Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome in the cell nucleus.


What human disease is caused by non-disjunction?

Down's syndrome is the most common.


Is turberculosis a bacteria or a virus?

A disease, which I guess would also be a virus, except a disease isn't contagious and a virus is. Tuberculosis is passed down to you from a family member. It's genetically passed.


Is down syndrome and pku caused by chromosomal abnormalities?

Down syndrome is caused by an additional chromosome while PKU is due to a mutation or defect in a gene.


Can celexa cause down syndrome?

No, down syndrome is caused by a genetic defect where there is an extra chromosome in most,if not all, of the cells of a body. it is not caused by a drug.


How do you spell downsindrowm?

The phrase is spelled Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a disorder caused by a mutation of the chromosomes.


Is down syndrome a mutation?

Down Syndrome is caused by extra genetic material on Chromosome 21. About half of the children of people who have Down Syndrome are born with Down Syndrome themselves. See the Related Linksbelow to view an article about the genetics of Down Syndrome.


What is the most common cause for down syndrome?

Down's syndrome is a disorder caused by defective genes. It is most commonly caused by parents who are elderly at the time of birth.