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Meaning of chromosomal mutation
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chromosomal mutation (n)
(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
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(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
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A chromosomal mutation refers to alterations in the structure or number of chromosomes.
Down syndrome is caused by a chromosomal mutation where there is an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Chromosomal mutations can occur spontaneously or be inherited from parents.
Turner syndrome is another example of a chromosomal mutation, where females are missing all or part of one X chromosome.
