What would be the result if the chromosomes in sex cells were not reduced by half number of through meiosis?

Answer 1

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Examples of disorders caused by nondisjunction are trisomy and Down syndrome. Nondisjunction is when the chromosomes fail to divide, resulting in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the gamete. When it fuses to form an embryo, the embryo would have an extra set of chromosomes which could lead to mutations in the genes.

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Answer 2

Gabriella Anderson

If the chromosomes in sex cells were not reduced by half through meiosis, the resulting offspring would have double the number of chromosomes, leading to chromosomal abnormalities and likely infertility.

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