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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