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Types of Chromosome Mutations. Refer to Figure 17-2, Griffiths et al ., 2015. Chromosome Mutations. A B C. D E F. A C. D E F. Deletion/ Deficiency. A B C. D E F. A B B C. D E F. Duplication. A B C. D E F. A E D. C B F. Inversion. A B C. D E F.
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Types of Chromosome Mutations Refer to Figure 17-2, Griffiths etal., 2015.
Chromosome Mutations A B C D E F A C D E F Deletion/ Deficiency A B C D E F A B B C D E F Duplication A B C D E F A E D C B F Inversion A B C D E F A B C D J K Translocation G H I J K G H I E F
Down Syndrome and Translocation Heterozygote • Down syndrome is caused by trisomy 21 (3 copies of chromosome 21). • 95% of Down syndrome cases are associated with nondisjunction and shows no familial recurrence. • The other 5% (familial Down syndrome) is attributed to Robertsonian translocation between chromosome 21 and chromosome 14.
Chromatin and Gene Expression Heterochromatin • Contains methylated histones (H3) • Associated with heterochromatin protein-1 (HP-1) Transcriptionally Active Euchromatin • Contains hyperacetylated histones Prevention of Heterochromatin Formation • DNA elements (barrier insulators) promote binding of histone acteyltransferase
Gene Silencing is Caused by the Spread of Heterochromatin When a chromosome mutation places a gene next to heterochromatin, the gene can become inactivated. Inversion, deletion, duplication, and translocation can place a gene next to heterochromatin. Refer to Figure 12-25, Griffiths etal., 2015. Heterochromatin May Spread Farther in Some Cells Than in Others
Position-effect Variegation A heterozygote for a gene and a translocation can show variegated phenotype for that gene. Position-effect variegation is exhibited by this w+/w heterozygote. Wild-type allele is no longer wild-type in its expression in some of the eye facets. Any chromosomal change that places a locus next to heterochromatin can result in inactivation of that gene. A tissue or organ that is comprised of a mixture of cells that express one or the other phenotype exhibit this variegation.
Types of Chromosome Mutations Refer to Figure 17-2, Griffiths etal., 2015.
Changes in Chromosome Number I. Classes A. Aberrant Euploidy B. Aneuploidy II. Euploidy A. Monoploid (x): chromosome number in a basic set B. Euploidy: multiples of monoploid number C. Polyploid: euploid with > two sets of chromosomes III. Examples of Polyploidy A. Autopolyploidy : multiple chromosome sets from one species B. Allopolyploidy: chromosome sets from different species
Colchicine Induces Polyploidy Refer to Figure 17-5, Griffiths etal., 2015.
Origin of the Amphidiploid Raphanobrassica Refer to Figure 17-7, Griffiths etal., 2015.
Origin of Three Allopolyploid Species of Brassica Refer to Figure 17-8, Griffiths etal., 2015.
Polyploidy in Animals Parthenogenesis - development of unfertilized egg into embryo polyploidy in leeches, flatworms, brine shrimp polyploidy in salamanders, lizards Polyploid frogs and toads undergo sexual reproduction. Polyploid fish (such as salmon, trout) are not unusual. Triploid oysters are of economic value. In general, polyploid mammals are not viable.