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Phrases with «extra chromosome»

An "extra chromosome" refers to a situation where a person has one additional piece of genetic material in their cells. This additional material can cause certain health conditions or disabilities. The most well-known example is Down syndrome, where individuals have an extra copy of chromosome 21. Full definition

Sentences with «extra chromosome»

  • One set consisted of cells with normal chromosome number; the other set, cells with a single extra chromosome. (sciencedaily.com)
  • If having one extra chromosome caused an anti-tumorigenic effect in pre-malignant cells, then perhaps aneuploidy was not, in itself, a direct cause of cancer. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The finding may help scientists unravel a paradox: Cells with extra chromosomes grow slower than cells with the usual two copies of each chromosome, but cancer cells, which grow quickly, often have additional chromosomes. (sciencenews.org)
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