Sentences with phrase «proper number of chromosomes»

Any deviation in these processes could lead to cells that do not have the proper number of chromosomes, which could accelerate tumor initiation and progression.

In order to supply the proper number of chromosomes to the offspring, each parent's reproductive cells undergo a remarkable process called meiosis, whereby cells from each parent are left with half the usual number of chromosomes.

A study published online 10 October in Nature Genetics provides the strongest evidence yet for the starting gun theory by showing that mutations in a gene involved in ensuring proper numbers of chromosomes result in childhood cancer.