Translocation (Chromosome Mutation) — Definition & Impact
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- Swapping Genetic Information Translocation is when a piece of one chromosome is swapped with a piece from another chromosome. The two chromosomes are not homologous; they have t…
By Aaron Lauer, Alex Federspiel, Deena Hauze, Gabi Slizewska, Mario Janakis, Caroline K
- What Is Translocation? It is another type of chromosomal mutation that occurs during meiosis. In this type of mutation, non-homologous (not the same) chromosomes cross over. The…
By Samantha Broders, Alex Federspiel, Deena Hauze, Gabi Slizewska, Mario Janakis
- (Video) Reciprocal Translocation by UCD Medicine Reciprocal translocations occur when two chromosomes swap parts with each other. This can be either a balanced sharing or an unb…
By Mario Janakis
Problems 20
- In what way is translocation similar to inversion?
- What happens when a section of a chromosome is translocated?
- Why is translocation different from crossing over which occurs during meiosis?
- Synovial sarcoma typically results when certain genes on chromosome 18 and the X chromosome are exchanged. What kind of mutation is this?
- Look at the karyotype above. Which chromosome has a translocation mutation?
- Look at the karyotype above. What kind of mutation is found in chromosome 8?
- Look at the karyotype. Does chromosome 13 have a mutation?
- During DNA replication, pieces of chromosomes can break off and then reattach. Occasionally, a piece of one chromosome will reattach to a different chromosome. What kind of muta…
- A DNA sequence on one chromosome contains genes L, M, N, O, P, and Q. After a mutation takes place, the sequence contains genes L, M, A, B, C, P, and Q. What kind of mutation is…
- While studying a genome, you notice that chromosome 4 contains several genes which are normally found on chromosome 7. What type of mutation is this an example of?
- Which of the following most likely describes a translocation mutation?
- If the original sequence of genes on one chromosome is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, then which of the following shows a translocation mutation?
- Which mutation doesn't change the overall amount of DNA within a cell? Select any that apply.
- Which mutation involves non-homologous chromosomes?
- How is a non-reciprocal translocation different from a duplication?
- What kind of mutation occurs when two non-homologous chromosomes exchange genes?
- When genes from on chromosomes detach and then reattach to another non-homologous chromosome, what kind of mutation is that?
- Which of the following mutations can cause new gene linkage on a chromosome?
- Which of the following would be a translocation mutation?
- When genes are exchanged between homologous chromosomes, why does it not create a translocation mutation?