Rearrangement of chromosomal segments between two acrocentric chromosomes is called
Robertsonian translocation.
Acrocentric chromosomes are- 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22
The translocation will be usually between chromosomes 14 and 21
Eg.Down syndrome (14/21)
Robertsonian translocation.
Acrocentric chromosomes are- 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22
The translocation will be usually between chromosomes 14 and 21
Eg.Down syndrome (14/21)
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