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Title: Make a sketch showing how nondisjunction in meiosis can result in Down syndrome. What will be an ...
Post by: mrs.anderson on Mar 29, 2018
Make a sketch showing how nondisjunction in meiosis can result in Down syndrome. What will be an ideal response? What will be an ideal response?
 
 
 
The sketch should show how a gamete can end up with an extra chromosome 21 and should
  resemble Figure 16-4 (shown for male gametes) or a corresponding version for female
  gametes.


Question 2

Which statement accurately characterizes an ethical consideration surrounding human genetics?
  a. Nonrelatives are more likely than relatives to carry the same harmful alleles.
  b. Genetic discrimination is not yet possible, even with all the known effects of genetic information.
  c. In the current ethical climate, genetic privacy is not a significant concern.
  d. Consanguineous matings are prohibited by half of U.S. States due to increased risk autosomal recessive
  alleles.
  e. Most insurance companies have instituted policies against keeping genetic information on their policy holders.


Title: Make a sketch showing how nondisjunction in meiosis can result in Down syndrome. What will be an ...
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