Chromosomes carry an organism’s genes and humans have 46 chromosomes. Chromosome translocation is when a portion of a chromosome moves to another location. Translocations can cause disorders, but balanced translocation is usually harmless. Individuals with balanced translocation have an increased risk of reproductive problems. Multi-Color FISH is a tool used for screening translocations. A chromosome […]
Translocation refers to the movement of material within a plant or the exchange of parts between non-homologous chromosomes. During meiosis, translocations can affect the formation of sex cells, leading to duplicate or missing genes. Translocations can cause diseases such as cancer, infertility, and Down syndrome. In biology, translocation refers to two completely different processes. In […]
