Define non disjunction and explain what implications it can have on the progeny - Biology - Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Question

Define non disjunction and explain what implications it
can have on the
progeny

Kunal Sharma · Accepted Answer

Non disjunction is the phenomenon that occurs when chromosomes
fail to segregate during anaphase of cell division If this non
disjunction occurs in the gametes then the progeny might suffer
with diseases like klinefelter syndrome (XXY), Down's syndrome that
is caused by the trisomy of 21st chromosome etc

. Define non disjunction and explain what implications it can have on the progeny.

. Define non disjunction and explain what implications it can have on the

progeny.