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Title: Robertsonian translocations

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OSTI ID:56711

Chapter 27, describes the occurrence of Robertsonian translocations (RTs), which refer to the recombination of whole chromosome arms, in both monocentric and dicentric chromosomes. The nonrandom participation of acrocentric chromosomes in RTs is documented by various methods, including unbiased ascertainment and ascertainment through trisomy, infertility, unspecified mental retardation, and Prader-Willi syndrome. Causes of nonrandom participation of chromosomes in RTs is presented, as are the following topics: segregation in carriers of RTs and segregation in sperm cells of RT carriers, interchromosomal effects and conclusions. 48 refs., 3 figs., 2 tabs.

OSTI ID:
56711
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1993; Related Information: Is Part Of Human chromosomes: Structure, behavior, and effects; Therman, E.; Susman, M.; PB: 393 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English