Telomeres of two ends are lost and the sticky ends join with each other to form ring
chromosome.
A ring chromosome is denoted by the symbol ‘r’ in human genetics.
Ring chromosomes may form in cells following genetic damage by mutagens like radiation, but they
may also arise spontaneously during development.
Although ring chromosomes are very rare, they have been found in nearly all human chromosomes.
Disorders arising from the formation of a ring chromosome include ring chromosome 20 syndrome
(epilepsy); ring chromosome 14 and ring chromosome 13 syndrome (mental retardation and
dysmorphic facial features)
chromosome.
A ring chromosome is denoted by the symbol ‘r’ in human genetics.
Ring chromosomes may form in cells following genetic damage by mutagens like radiation, but they
may also arise spontaneously during development.
Although ring chromosomes are very rare, they have been found in nearly all human chromosomes.
Disorders arising from the formation of a ring chromosome include ring chromosome 20 syndrome
(epilepsy); ring chromosome 14 and ring chromosome 13 syndrome (mental retardation and
dysmorphic facial features)
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