Human Genetics, 10th Edition, (Lewis)

Chapter 13: Chromosomes

Learning Outcomes


13.1

 

Portrait of a Chromosome

1.

  

List the major parts of a chromosome.

2.

  

List the types of chromosomes based on centromere position.

13.2

 

Visualizing Chromosomes

3.

  

Describe ways that chromosomes are obtained, prepared, and visualized.

13.3

 

Atypical Chromosome Number

4.

  

Explain how atypical chromosome numbers arise.

5.

  

Describe syndromes associated with incorrect chromosome number.

13.4

 

Atypical Chromosome Structure

6.

  

Explain how atypical chromosome structures arise.

7.

  

Describe syndromes associated with specific variants of chromosome structure.

13.5

 

Uniparental Disomy—A Double Dose from One Parent

8.

  

Explain how a person could inherit both copies of a DNA sequence from one parent.

9.

  

Describe how inheriting both copies of DNA from one parent can affect health.

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