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Draw the resulting chromosome combinations in gametes from an individual with a balanced translocation between chromosomes 1 and 2. (5 pts) balanced translocation in diploid germline stem cell: V W X Y Z V W X y 2 viable Resulting gametes: V W X Y Z V X W Y Z V W X Y Z V W X Y Z viable V W Y Z X V W X Y Z deat BONUS: label the gametes "viable" that could create viable progeny when fertilized with a normal gamete. (1 pt) viable 50%? not?

          Draw the resulting chromosome combinations in gametes from an individual with a
balanced translocation between chromosomes 1 and 2. (5 pts)
balanced translocation in
diploid germline stem cell:
V
W
X
Y
Z
V
W
X
y
2
viable
Resulting gametes:
V
W
X
Y
Z
V
X
W
Y
Z
V
W
X
Y
Z
V
W
X
Y
Z
viable
V
W
Y
Z
X
V
W
X
Y
Z
deat
BONUS: label the gametes "viable" that could create viable progeny when fertilized with a
normal gamete. (1 pt)
viable
50%? not?

Draw the resulting chromosome combinations in gametes from an individual with a
balanced translocation between chromosomes 1 and 2. (5 pts)
balanced translocation in
diploid germline stem cell:
V
W
X
Y
Z
V
W
X
y
2
viable
Resulting gametes:
V
W
X
Y
Z
V
X
W
Y
Z
V
W
X
Y
Z
V
W
X
Y
Z
viable
V
W
Y
Z
X
V
W
X
Y
Z
deat
BONUS: label the gametes "viable" that could create viable progeny when fertilized with a
normal gamete. (1 pt)
viable
50%? not?

Added by Charles M.

Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Sri K

12/14/2022

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In this case, there's a balanced translocation between chromosomes 1 and 2, meaning segments have been exchanged between these non-homologous chromosomes without loss of genetic material. Show more…

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Balanced translocation in diploid germline stem cell V V W X X 2 Resulting gametes: Uable Uable V W X X W 7 2 2 ideal V W X V W X delet V 2 X normal gamete.