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Inversions in Humans

In this article we will discuss about the inversions in humans which occurs when the genes in a section of a chromosome is reversed. Pericentric Inversion: There are a number of reports of pericentric inversions in human. Breaks occur in both, short (p) and long (q) arms of the chromosomes. The length of inverted segment can be precisely identified by [...]

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Genetical and Cytological Methods of Locating Inversion Break Points

In this article we will discuss about the genetical and cytological methods of locating inversion break points. Cytological Location: Cytological analysis is an important method of the physical location of the break points of inversion. (a) In plants like maize, and other organisms where pachytene analysis is easy, the breakpoints can be located by measuring the position of the inversion [...]

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5 Main Types of Trisomics

The following points highlight the five main types of trisomics which is a cell tissue or individual possessing the extra chromosome. The types are: 1. Primary Trisomics 2. Secondary Trisomics  3. Telocentric or Telosomic or Telotrisomics 4. Tertiary Trisomics 5. Compensating Trisomics. Type # 1. Primary Trisomic: In this type of trisomic, the extra chromosome is normal and completely homologous [...]

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