translocation (Meaning)

Wordnet

translocation (n)

the transport of dissolved material within a plant

(genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts

Webster

translocation (n.)

removal of things from one place to another; substitution of one thing for another.

Synonyms & Antonyms of translocation

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translocation Sentence Examples

  1. The chromosomal translocation caused an abnormal gene arrangement in the patient's genome.
  2. Translocation occurred during meiosis, leading to the formation of an unbalanced gamete.
  3. The translocation between chromosomes 15 and 21 resulted in Down syndrome.
  4. Scientists are studying the effects of translocations on gene expression and disease development.
  5. The balanced translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22 was inherited from the father.
  6. Doctors used a translocation test to diagnose a genetic disorder in the unborn child.
  7. The plant genome underwent a translocation event that created a new species.
  8. Translocation can occur naturally or be induced by radiation or chemicals.
  9. Some translocations are harmless, while others can have significant consequences for an organism.
  10. Studying chromosomal translocation is essential for understanding genetic variation and diagnosing genetic diseases.

FAQs About the word translocation

the transport of dissolved material within a plant, (genetics) an exchange of chromosome partsremoval of things from one place to another; substitution of one t

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The chromosomal translocation caused an abnormal gene arrangement in the patient's genome.

Translocation occurred during meiosis, leading to the formation of an unbalanced gamete.

The translocation between chromosomes 15 and 21 resulted in Down syndrome.

Scientists are studying the effects of translocations on gene expression and disease development.