nondisjunction (Meaning)
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nondisjunction (n)
meiosis in which there is a failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate; results in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells
Synonyms & Antonyms of nondisjunction
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nondisjunction Sentence Examples
- Nondisjunction in mitosis results in daughter cells with an incorrect chromosome count.
- Trisomy is a condition caused by nondisjunction during meiosis, leading to an extra chromosome in an individual.
- Turner syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome are both caused by nondisjunction events.
- Nondisjunction can also occur in later cell divisions, leading to genetic mosaics.
- The risk of nondisjunction increases with maternal age, especially for advanced paternal age.
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis can be used to detect nondisjunction and prevent affected embryos from being implanted.
- Nondisjunction is a common cause of miscarriages and stillbirths.
- The incidence of nondisjunction varies depending on the type of chromosome involved.
- Animal studies suggest that nondisjunction may be influenced by environmental factors such as diet and stress.
- Geneticists are actively researching the mechanisms underlying nondisjunction to improve our understanding of genetic disorders.
FAQs About the word nondisjunction
meiosis in which there is a failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate; results in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Nondisjunction in mitosis results in daughter cells with an incorrect chromosome count.
Trisomy is a condition caused by nondisjunction during meiosis, leading to an extra chromosome in an individual.
Turner syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome are both caused by nondisjunction events.
Nondisjunction can also occur in later cell divisions, leading to genetic mosaics.
