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What does robertsonian translocation mean?
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Rearrangement: A robertsonian translocation occurs when 2 chromosomes break and the longer pieces of both (which contain most of the important genetic material) fuse together. An individual with a robertsonian translocation can be completely normal, but have an increased risk of having a baby with Down syndrome or other chromosome abnormality if the child inherits more than 2 copies of any part of a chromosome.
Answered 2/18/2015
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