In Translocation Down syndrome, an extra copy of chromosome 21 is attached to a different chromosome. For example, when an extra chromosome 21 is attached to chromosome 14, it looks …

Balanced translocation: The term used when two or more chromosomes have been rearranged, but no DNA is lost or gained. Want to learn more? This communication aid has been produced for clinicians …

Translocation X;A in females-balanced carriers may also be affected, dependent on X-inactivation There is an inherent risk to the balanced female carrier if X inactivation is not skewed to preferentially …

Translocations arise when an end of one chromosome break is mistakenly joined to an end from a different chromosome break. Since translocations can lead to developmental disease and cancer, it...

A translocation occurs when a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. If a translocation is balanced, there is no gain or loss of chromosome material.

There are two main types of translocations: a RECIPROCAL translocation and a ROBERTSONIAN translocation.

Translocation The Genetic Basis for Down Syndrome Approximately 4% of cases of Do. syndrome are due to chromosomal translocations. This means that a third cop. of chromosome 21 is fused to …