Search Results for: disjunction
Disjunction
Definition noun The normal separation or moving apart of chromosomes toward opposite poles of the cell during cell... Read More
Chromatids
Chromatid Definition Chromatids are found inside our cells. Chromatids are condensed chromosomes distinguishable during... Read More
Nondisjunction
Definition noun (In mitosis) The failure of sister chromatids to separate during and after mitosis. (In meiosis) The failure... Read More
Chromosome Mutations
Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D. By nature, the genetic information from both parents is expected to be seen... Read More
Polyploidy
Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D. Polyploidy Polyploidy is defined as the state of being polyploid, which... Read More
Heteroploid
(genetics) an organism or cell having a chromosome Number that is not an even multiple of the haploid chromosome Number for... Read More
Hybrid Sterility
'''hybrid sterility (genetics) It refers to the offspring of a successful primary cross, however the secondary cross would... Read More
Accessory Chromosome
Also known as B chromosomes, these chromosomes are excess chromosomes resulting from unsuccessful meiotic divisions where... Read More
Genetic disorder
Definition noun, plural: genetic disorders A disorder caused by genetic abnormality Supplement A genetic disorder is a... Read More