Nondisjunction is when homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids fail to separate normally during cell division. What it is and how this happens are explained here, as well as what can cause it and what impact it has on human health.

Concepts

meiosis, mitosis, down syndrome

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effects of nondisjunction, types of nondisjunction, buzzle.com: biologywise: what is nondisjunction and what are its effects?, klinefelter syndrome, retinoblastoma, turner syndrome

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional