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#Question id: 5703


Robertsonian translocation is reciprocal exchange of genetic segment between two acrocentric chromosomes. Which of the following is incorrect statement?

#Part-B Specialized Branches in Biotechnology
  1. Translocation resulting karyotype in humans leaves only 45 chromosomes

  2. Robertsonian translocations carrier individuals are not associated with any phenotypic abnormalities

  3. All gamete of Robertsonian translocations carrier are unbalanced gametes that lead to miscarriages or abnormal offspring

  4. Carriers of Robertsonian translocations involving chromosome 21 have a higher risk of having a child with Down syndrome