Are genetic defects associated with abnormalaties of autosomes or of sex chromosomes?

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Are genetic defects associated with abnormalaties of autosomes or of sex chromosomes?

2007-02-26 09:47:42 · 3 answers · asked by oxfinalheartsxo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Genetic defects can occur in ANY of the chromosomes. Defects in the sex chromosomes tend to be less detrimental and have a higher degree of survival in general.

2007-02-26 10:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by guyofdoom2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Both, genetic mutations can occur in autosomes and sex chromosomes.

2007-02-26 17:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

both but not necessarly sex chromosomes

2007-02-26 17:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by bumpercar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋