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Chromosomes and Human Genetics

Chromosomes

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Chromosomes and Human Genetics

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    1. Chromosomes and Human Genetics Chapter 15

    2. Chromosomes & Cancer Some genes on chromosomes control cell growth and division If something affects chromosome structure at or near these loci, cell division may spiral out of control This can lead to cancer

    3. Philadelphia Chromosome First abnormal chromosome to be associated with a cancer Associated with a chronic leukemia Overproduction of white blood cells

    4. A Reciprocal Translocation

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