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Understanding Gene and Chromosomal Mutations

1) Mutation is a change in the DNA of an organism that can be caused spontaneously during DNA replication or induced by mutagens like radiation or chemicals. It produces variations between individuals. 2) There are two main types of mutation - gene or point mutation which involves changes to one or a few DNA base pairs, and chromosomal mutation which involves structural changes or alterations in chromosome number. 3) Common types of gene mutation include base substitutions, insertions, deletions and frameshift mutations. Chromosomal mutations include translocations, deletions, inversions, and duplications as well as aneuploidy which is an alteration in chromosome number. Many genetic disorders result from mutations.

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Understanding Gene and Chromosomal Mutations

1) Mutation is a change in the DNA of an organism that can be caused spontaneously during DNA replication or induced by mutagens like radiation or chemicals. It produces variations between individuals. 2) There are two main types of mutation - gene or point mutation which involves changes to one or a few DNA base pairs, and chromosomal mutation which involves structural changes or alterations in chromosome number. 3) Common types of gene mutation include base substitutions, insertions, deletions and frameshift mutations. Chromosomal mutations include translocations, deletions, inversions, and duplications as well as aneuploidy which is an alteration in chromosome number. Many genetic disorders result from mutations.

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  • Types and Effects of Mutations
  • Introduction to Mutations
  • Chromosomal Mutations
  • Gene Mutation Mechanisms
  • Aneuploidy and its Consequences
  • Polyploidy in Plants

[Link] MUTATION (4 hour) Retold by: Amran Md Said, Matriculation College of Pahang. Objective.

At the end of this topic, students should be able to: Explain mutation Classify mutation state types of mutation define mutagen state types of mutagen explain gene/point mutation classify gene mutation describe base substitution as point mutation eng. Sickle cell anemia explain frameshift mutation describe base insertion as a frameshift mutation describe base deletion as a frameshif mutation explain chromosomal mutation classify chromosomal mutation explain chromosomal aberration (structural changes) state and describe type of chromosomal aberration explain alteration of chromosome number state the types of the alteration explain aneuploidy describe the cause and the affect aneuploidy explain autosomal abnormalities and their effects explain sex chromosomal abnormalities explain euploidy explain polyploidy

What is mutation? A mutation is a change in the amount, arrangement or structure of the DNA of an organism. Mutations produce sudden and distinct differences between individuals cause alternation of chromosome. Alteration of chromosome number or structure cause some genetic disorders such as Sickle Cell Anemia and Down Syndrome Mutation can occurring in gamete cells or somatic cells. i) ii) gamete cells are inherited, It passed to subsequent generations as part of the hereditary endowment of the games derived from that cell. somatic cells can only be inherited by daughter cells produced by mitosis.

[Link] A mutant is an individual or new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation the blue lobster is an example of a mutant. Type of mutation i) spontaneous mutation - Mistakes happen spontaneously during DNA replication, repair and recombination - eg. nondisjunction ii) induced mutation - Organism exposed to mutagen

What is mutagen ?

a mutagen (Latin, literally origin of change) is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic material Operate either by causing changes in the DNA of the genes or by causing chromosome damage type of mutagen i) Physical agent Ultraviolet ray Ionizing radiation (X-ray, gamma ray, alpha particles, neutron and electron) ii) Chemical agent eg. Colchicine (usually to treat rheumatic complaints, especially gout) Ethidium bromide (is an intercalating agent commonly used as a fluorescent tag in laboratories for techniques such as agarose gel electrophoresis)

CLASSIFICATION OF MUTATION: Classify of mutation i) gene / point mutation ii) chromosomal mutation

GENE MUTATION (POINT MUTATION) Producing alterations in the sequence of DNA nucleotide. involve only one or a few base pair in the coding sequence. Arise due to spontaneous pairing errors that occur during DNA replication, Arise due to mutagens like radiation or chemicals cause damage to the DNA. As a result : - Change the amino acid sequence and thus, changes the protein - Different protein produced as the effect of mutation may not function as normal Classify gene mutation i) Base substitution ii) Base insertion iii) Base deletion iv) Base inversion mutation of base deletion and insertion make cause frame shift mutation Alteration of gene mutation cause some genetic disorders such as Sickle Cell Anemia

Classification of Gene mutation: Base substitution : One or a few base pairs in the nucleotide sequences in genes is substitute Changes in base sequence results in changes of codon (UAU/UGU) 3 base/ nucleic acid = 1 codon (coding for 1 amino acid) Changes in codon:a) amino acid changes (missense mutation) b) changes a codon to stop codon (nonsense mutation)

[Link] Missense mutations are those that still code for an amino acid but change the indicated amino acid eg. Sickle Cell Anemia. Nonsense mutations change an amino acid codon into a stop codon, nearly always leading to a c nonfunctional protein. Sickle cell Anemia

mutant Hbs cause defective red blood cell. The cells are shaped like a crescent or sickle occurs more commonly in people regions where malaria is or was common. there is a survival value in carrying only a single sickle-cell gene Those with only one of the two alleles of the sickle-cell disease are more resistant to malaria, since the infestation of the malaria plasmodium is halted by the sickling of the cells which it infests. sickle shape body produces abnormally shaped red blood cells. Hbs stiff & tend to accumulate in small capillary, Hb is not efficient of transporting oxygen

polypeptide chain encode by different gen, cause differ one base only Normal DNA chain
transcript

Mutant nucleotide T base is replaced by A base CAT

CTT

mRNA
translation

G AA

GUA

code of amino acid type of protein

glutamic HB normal

valine HB S

A change in a single nucleotide from T to A in the DNA template leads to an abnormal protein. Amino acid valine replaces glutamic acid at a single position in the protein

Base insertions Addition of 1 or a few base pairs in the nucleotide sequences in genes mutation of base insertion make cause frame shift mutation

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transcript

Mutant additional nucleotide insertion with base G AGA GGT CTT

AGA GTC TTC

mRNA
translation

UCU CAG AAG

UCU CCA GAA

code of amino acid

Ser

Gln

Lys

Ser

Pro

Glu

frame-shift happen Base deletions

Loss of 1 or a few base pairs in the nucleotide sequences in genes mutation of base deletion make cause frame shift mutation Normal DNA chain
transcript

AGA GTC TTC

Mutant lost of T base during replication of DNA AGA GCT TCG

mRNA
translation

UCU CAG AAG

UCU CGA AGC

code of amino acid

Ser

Gln

Lys

Ser

Arg

Ser

frame-shift happen Base inversion 2 base pairs or more are inverted in nucleotide sequence Normal DNA chain
transcript

Mutant inverted in nucleotide sequence AGA TGC TTC

AGA GTC TTC

mRNA
translation

UCU CAG AAG

UCU ACG AAG

code of amino acid

Ser

Gln

Lys

Ser

Thr

Lys

Frame-shift Mutations Involve insertion/deletion of a base pair or more into the nucleotides sequence of DNA Many of these deletions/insertion start in the middle of a codon Shifting the reading frame by one or two bases Frame shift mutations cause the gene to be read in the wrong three base groups (codon) From the mutation point, It abrupt the coding sequence of amino acid. Changes in codons results in changes in amino acids Different polypeptide is produced Effect ~ usually harmful to human E.g.: Major Thalasemia (mutant homozygote alleles)

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Analogy of frame-shift mutation one sentences CAN YOU BUY CAT FOR HER SON after insertion only one alphabet , A at CAT in the sentence, CAN YOU BUY ACA TFO RHE RSO N we can't read that sentence after delete only one word, C at CAT in the sentence CAN YOU BUY ATF ORH ERS ON we can't read that sentence
*peringatan analogi ini untuk kefahaman sahaja ianya tidak boleh digunakan dalam peperiksaan

CHROMOSOMAL MUTATION Definition: Abnormalities ~ in chromosomal structure (chromosome aberration) & changes in chromosome number (aneuploidy / euploidy) Chromosomal mutations take place when the number of chromosomes changes or when structural changes occur in the chromosomes Classification chromosomal mutation i) Chromosomal aberration (structural of chromosomal change) ii) Chromosomal number alteration - Aneuploidy - Euploidy (polyploidy)

Chromosomes aberration Changes in the chromosomes structure, are most frequently formed during mitosis or meiosis

Rearrangement a certain segment @ parts of chromosome


4 types of chromosomal aberration i) Translocation ii) Deletion (segmental deletion) iii) Inversion iv) Duplication

[Link] Translocation Translocation : involves a region of a chromosome breaking off and rejoining either the other end of the same chromosome or another non-homologous chromosome

e.g. Robertsonian translocation Robertsonian translocation involves breaks at the extremes ends of the short arms of two nonhomologous chromosomes (13, 14, 15, 21 and 22) Named after the American insect geneticist [Link] Also called whole-arm translocation or centric-fusion translocation

Deletion Deletion : the lost of 1 segment containing 1 or more genes When the chromosome breaks at two places and lead to the loss of the middle segment The segment lost may contain one or more genes The remaining end of chromosome will join again and become shorten Genetic disease: Cri du chat syndrome (usually mentally retarded and cries like a cat mewing) Loss of a small part of the short arm of chromosome 5 Cri du chat is a rare syndrome (1 in 50,000 live births) caused by a deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5. The name of this syndrome is French for "cry of the cat," referring to the distinctive cry of children with this disorder. The cry is caused by abnormal larynx development, which becomes normal within a few weeks of birth. Infants with cri du chat have low birth weight and may have respiratory problems. Some people with this disorder have a shortened lifespan, but most have a normal life expectancy. Where does the abnormal chromosome 5 come from? In 80 percent of the cases, the chromosome carrying the deletion comes from the father's sperm.

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Inversion Inversion : a region of a chromosome breaks off and rotates through 180 before rejoining the chromosome

Duplication Duplication : a region of a chromosome becomes duplicated; an additional set of genes exists

When a single locus or a large piece of a chromosome is present more than once in the genome

[Link] Alteration of chromosomes number Type of the alteration of chromosomal number i. aneuploidy ii. euploidy / polyploidy Human somatic cells containing a number of chromosomes which is not a multiple of 23 are called

aneuploids
Aneuploidy Aneuploidy is a condition in which the number of chromosomes is abnormal due to extra or missing chromosomes, in other words, it is a chromosomal state where the number of chromosomes is not a multiple of the haploid set. Normal diploid species have 2n chromosomes, where n is the number in the haploid set. Aneuploid individuals would have 2n-1 chromosomes (monosomy), 2n+1 chromosomes (trisomy), or some other such arrangement. A change in the number of chromosomes can lead to a chromosomal disorder. Aneuploidy is common in cancerous cells. Aneuploidy occurs during cell division when the chromosomes do not separate properly between the two cells Type of aneuploidy Monosomy Trisomy Tetrasomy Genome situation 2n - 1 2n + 1 2n + 2

Disjunction: chromosomes separated to the opposite poles during meiosis Non disjunction : failure of pair of chromosome to separate and to move to the opposite poles both sets of chromosomes pass to the same pole of the cell Cause of aneuploidy Nondisjunction in Anaphase I & II

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Nondisjunction in Anaphase I and II (meiosis) Half the daughter cells produced have an extra chromosomes (n+1) whilst the other half have a chromosome missing (n-1) Fusion gametes between chromosome (n+1) and normal gamete (n), produced embryo with chromosome (2n+1) : Trisomy; eg. Downs syndrome Fusion gametes between chromosome (n-1) and normal gamete (n), produced embryo with chromosome (2n-1) : Monosomy; eg. Turner Syndrome

Autosomal abnormalities Monosomy 21 Trisomy 21 (down syndrome) Monosomy

[Link] Monosomy is the presence of only one chromosome from a pair in a cell's nucleus. Monosomy in human very rare, the majority embryos don't be survive, For live infant reported in human, the only of monosomy 12

Monosomy 21 The syndrome is generally lethal and only several cases of living newborn infants have been reported, most of whom die between 3 weeks and 20 months of life but some survive into childhood. Symptoms: - Short distance between eyes - Large ears - Contracted muscle - Large nose with a broad base - cleft lip and/or palate - Short neck - Short thorax - Small hands and feet, overlapping and/or flexed fingers and toes, - hyperactive reflexes (nervous system)

Trisomy

Trisomy is a presence genetic abnormality in which there are three copies, instead of the normal two, chromosomes of a particular numbered type in an organism A trisomy is a type of aneuploidy (an abnormal number of chromosomes) Human trisomy can occur with any chromosome. Most trisomies, like most other abnormalities in chromosome number, result in distinctive and serious birth defects. Most trisomies result in spontaneous abortion; the most common types that survive to birth in humans are: - Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) - Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) - Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) - Trisomy 9 - Trisomy 8 (Warkany syndrome 2) - Trisomy 16 is the most common trisomy in humans, occurring in more than 1% of pregnancies. This condition, however, usually results in spontaneous miscarriage in the first trimester

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A trisomy is the Thus the presence of an extra chromosome 21 is called trisomy 21 Symptoms Down syndrome / trisomy 21 Short stature. A child often grows slowly and, as an adult, is shorter than average. Weak muscles (hypotonia) throughout the body. A child may seem to have less strength than other children of the same age. A short, wide neck with excess fat and skin. Usually, this trait is less obvious as the child gets older. Short, stocky arms and legs. Some children also have a wide space between the big toe and second toe. Respiratory problems

Where does the extra chromosome come from? In 90% of Trisomy 21 cases, the additional chromosome comes from the mother's egg. This karyotype is an example of Down Syndrome (trisomy 21), the most common numerical abnormality found in newborns. It is characterized by an extra chromosome 21 and the karyotype is written as: 47,XY,+21. The key to the karyotype description is as follows: 47: the total number of chromosomes (46 is normal). XY: the sex chromosomes (male). +21: designates the extra chromosome as a 21.

Sex chromosomal abnormalities

Aneuploidy, abnormalities in the sex chromosome number


Non disjunction during spermatogenesis dan oogenesis e.g. Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY) and Turner syndrome (45,XO)

[Link] Non disjunction during spermatogenesis If non disjunction during anaphase I & II sperm will have the abnormal sex chromosome : XY, XX @ YY Abnormal sperm x ovum (X) Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) Super male syndrome (XYY) 3X female (metafemale, XXX)

Non disjunction during Oogenesis If non disjunction happened Some ovum might not carry any chromosome X & some others might carry 2 chromosome X Abnormal ovum (O) x sperm Turner syndrome (XO) YO : dead Abnormal ovum (XX) x sperm Klinefelter syndrome (XXY) 3X female

Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY)

Klinefelter's Syndrome is a genetic disorder that happens in 1 in every 500 to 1000 male births. Instead of the normal XY chromosomes, these individuals have and extra X chromosome making them XXY. Males with Klinefelter's syndrome have two X chromosomes (47-XXY), The X-chromosomes carry genes in terms of development of testicles, sex hormone production and physical sex development in general as well as to a certain extent also height growth. It is named after Dr. Harry Klinefelter, a medical researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, who first described this condition in 1942. Symptoms delayed speech sensory integration difficulties, including sensitivity to noise hypotonia or low muscle tone auditory processing problems language-based learning disabilities, including reading difficulties anxiety depression gynecomastia or swelling of breast tissue during puberty

[Link] Feminised male (soft voice Sterile male (small testis), failed to produce sperm long hand and leg

Turner syndrome (45,XO) Turner syndrome results from a chromosomal abnormality in which a female infant is born with only one X chromosome (instead of the usual two) or is missing part of one X chromosome. Symptoms short stature "webbing" of the skin of the neck (extra folds of skin extending from the tops of the shoulders to the sides of the neck) a low hairline at the back of the head low-set ears abnormal eye features, including drooping of the eyelids abnormal bone development, especially the bones of the hands and elbows a lack of breast development at the expected age (usually by age 13) an absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) a larger than usual number of moles on the skin

Abnormal Phenotype Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) : 2n+1 (Trisomy) Sterile male (small testis), failed to produce sperm Feminised male (soft voice) & big breast, long hand and leg Non disjunction during oogenesis

Turner Syndrome (XO) : 2n-1 (Monosomy) Sterile female (failed to ovulate) Small breast & undeveloped ovary dwarf, deaf, abnormal heart & low IQ

Euploidy / Polyploidy cell of organism that has an exact multiple of the haploid number (n) of chromosomes in a nucleus. Gametes fusion will produce cell which have more than 2 set of chromosome, for example: diploid (2n), triploid (3n), and tetraploid (4n) nuclei or cell are euploid Occurred when a set of chromosome did not separate during gametogenesis Common in plants than in animals, cause gamete not occur in animal, while in plant can produce vegetative propagate. Triploid (3n) occurs when i) a gamete (2n) occur non disjunction fused with a normal gamete (n) Gamete individual of triploid A x AAA AA (non disjunction gamete)

ii) chromosomes disable to segregate during meiosis to produce diploid gamete iii) gamete from tetraploid organism (4n) fused with diploid organism gamete (2n). e.g. plant triploid is a banana, lemon, rose, watermelon (seedless) and crysanthemum Tetraploid plants can be produced by :

[Link] 1) Somatic duplication of chromosome number duplication of chromosome at callus (tip)

origin plant : AA (2n) (Duplicate)

tetraploid plant

AAAA (4n)

2) Fusion of two diploid gametes P : AA (2n) AA (2n) G : AA AA FI: AAAA 2 types of polyploidy - Autopolyploidy - Allopolyploidy

Autopolyploidy : Is an individual that has more than two chromosome sets, all derived from a single species The chromosomes set are homologous with the parent cell Importance in economic value which autopolyploid plants produce flowers and fruits bigger than normal diploid plants Involve parent cell from one species mean homologous chromosome P : AA (2n) G : AA x AA (2n) AA

FI: Allopolyploidy

AAAA

A polyploid resulting from 2 different species (hybridization) interbreeding and combining their chromosomes The chromosome sets are different to parental cell mean non homologous chromosome sets involve F1 hybrids produced from different species are usually sterile (haploid set of chromosome from one species cannot pair during meiosis with the haploid set from the other species) Chromosome number in a sterile hybrid becomes doubled and produces fertile hybrids (synapsis and segregation can occur and viable gametes can be produced)

[Link] Importance in producing new species e.g. plant (wheat)

Triticum diccoccum (2n = 4x = 28) Tetraploid plant

Aegilops squarrosa (2n = 2x = 14)

Triticum vulgare (2n = 6x = 42) Hexaploid plant P Gamete Hybrid ( sterile ) : AA A x AB duplication AABB Gamete, 2n = 2x ( fertile ) AB BB B

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Spartina anglica is a spesies of cordgrass, It is an allopolyploid spesies derived from the hybrid Spartina x townsendii P Spartina maritima (small cordgrass) x Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass)

Hybrid Spartina x townsendii dublication Spartina anglica Retold by Amran Md Said Matriculation College of Pahang. The end.

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Mutations can be classified into gene (point) mutations and chromosomal mutations. Gene mutations involve changes in the nucleotide sequence of genes, such as base substitutions, insertions, deletions, and inversions. Base substitutions may lead to missense mutations, nonsense mutations, or silent mutations, with missense mutations such as those causing sickle cell anemia resulting from a single nucleotide change . Insertions and deletions often lead to frameshift mutations, which can significantly disrupt protein coding and function . Chromosomal mutations involve structural changes like translocations, deletions, inversions, and duplications, or changes in chromosomal number, such as aneuploidies like trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). These mutations may alter the arrangement or number of chromosomes, causing genetic disorders and developmental abnormalities .

Mutations can lead to genetic disorders by altering the sequence or structure of genes and chromosomes, affecting protein function and development. For example, gene mutations like the single nucleotide substitution in sickle cell anemia result in hemoglobin malfunction . Chromosomal mutations, such as aneuploidies, result in conditions like Down syndrome and Turner syndrome due to abnormal chromosome numbers . Mutagens, physical or chemical agents, can induce mutations by changing DNA structure or causing chromosomal damage, increasing the probability of mutations leading to disorders .

Frameshift mutations result from insertions or deletions of base pairs that are not in multiples of three, causing a shift in the reading frame of the gene's codons. This shift alters the downstream amino acid sequence, often resulting in nonfunctional proteins due to the introduction of premature stop codons and abnormal polypeptide chains . In contrast, point mutations involve single nucleotide substitutions that might only change one amino acid (missense mutation), create a stop codon (nonsense mutation), or even have no effect at all (silent mutation). The widespread disruption in an amino acid sequence typical of frameshift mutations causes a more substantial functional impact compared to single, localized changes induced by point mutations.

Gene inversion involves a segment of DNA being flipped in orientation within the chromosome. Unlike substitutions, insertions, or deletions which affect the sequence and reading frame directly, inversions alter the gene's orientation and can impact the regulatory regions, possibly disrupting gene expression. Depending on the site of inversion, this can lead to altered protein function or expression levels if the inversion disrupts regulatory regions or brings new genetic elements into contact with promoters and enhancers . In some cases, gene inversion can be benign if it does not affect gene expression or protein function directly.

Aneuploidy, such as in Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), occurs when there is an abnormal number of chromosomes due to nondisjunction during meiosis. Nondisjunction is the failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly during anaphase I or II, resulting in gametes with an incorrect number of chromosomes. When these abnormal gametes merge with normal gametes during fertilization, they produce zygotes with extra or missing chromosomes. In Down syndrome, the presence of an extra chromosome 21 results from the fusion of a gamete with an additional chromosome (n+1) and a normal gamete, leading to a 2n+1 chromosomal complement .

Chromosomal translocation involves a segment of a chromosome breaking off and rejoining either another region of the same chromosome or a different, non-homologous chromosome. This structural change can disrupt gene function, leading to genetic diseases. Translocations can result in disordered spatial arrangements of genetic material, often causing the misregulation of gene expression or the creation of novel gene fusions that result in diseases such as certain forms of cancer . Robertsonian translocations specifically involve the joining of long arms of acrocentric chromosomes, often seen in genetic disorders like familial Down syndrome .

Polyploidy contributes to evolution and agricultural advancement by promoting genetic diversity and increasing plant vigor. In plants, polyploidy can result in larger cell sizes, enhanced metabolic activity, and greater resilience to environmental stress, often leading to increased crop yields and desirable traits such as larger fruits and flowers . Autopolyploidy, where extra chromosome sets are derived from a single species, can create plants with enhanced traits, while allopolyploidy involves the hybridization of different species, sometimes resulting in new species with advantageous characteristics. These processes have been harnessed in agriculture to develop high-yielding and resilient crops like wheat and Triticum species .

Mutagen-induced genetic mutations introduce genetic variability, providing a substrate for evolutionary processes. Such mutations can lead to new traits that may offer adaptive advantages, promoting species evolution over time. In medical genetics, studying mutagen-induced mutations helps identify genetic disorders' causes and mechanisms. Understanding these mutations facilitates the development of targeted therapies and preventive measures for genetic conditions. This knowledge also assists in assessing environmental mutagen exposure risks and formulating public health policies to minimize genetic health impacts .

Colchicine is a chemical mutagen that disrupts microtubule formation, inhibiting chromosome segregation and causing nondisjunction. In the context of polyploidy, colchicine is used to induce polyploidy in plants by doubling the chromosome number. By treating plant tissues or seedlings with colchicine, cells fail to complete cell division, resulting in multi-set chromosome cells. This is beneficial in agriculture for producing new varieties of crops with enhanced traits like larger fruits and increased disease resistance, helping in the development of polyploid plants .

Turner syndrome is characterized by the presence of only one X chromosome (45,XO) in females, rather than the typical two (46,XX). Symptoms include short stature, webbed neck, infertility, and various developmental abnormalities. Turner syndrome exemplifies the concept of monosomy, where only one chromosome from a pair is present. It typically results from nondisjunction during meiosis, where a gamete lacks a sex chromosome, leading to a zygote with a 2n-1 chromosomal complement . This condition highlights the sensitivity of human development to chromosomal imbalances and provides insight into the effects of missing genetic material on phenotype.

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Monosomy is the presence of only one chromosome from a pair in a cell's nucleus.

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