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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for chromosomes
  1. Chromosomes and DNA (image) 
    Humans typically have 23 pairs chromosomes, or 46 chromosomes in total. Chromosomes are made up of long strands of DNA, which contain all the body's genes.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8770.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. X-linked recessive genetic defects (image) 
    ... inherited through a genetic defect on an X chromosome. A female has 2 X chromosomes, one she inherited from her mother and one ... from her father. A male has an X chromosome from his mother and a Y chromosome from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19097.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. X-linked recessive genetic defects - how girls are affected (image) 
    ... inherited through a genetic defect on an X chromosome. A female has 2 X chromosomes, one she inherited from her mother and one ... from her father. A male has an X chromosome from his mother and a Y chromosome from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19096.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. X-linked recessive genetic defects - how boys are affected (image) 
    ... inherited through a genetic defect on an X chromosome. A female has 2 X chromosomes, one she inherited from her mother and one ... from her father. A male has an X chromosome from his mother and a Y chromosome from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19095.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Genetics (image) 
    ... parents to offspring. Genes are contained within the chromosomes found within the egg and sperm. Each parent contributes one half of each pair or 23 chromosomes to their child, 22 autosomal and 1 sex ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9882.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Genetics (image) 
    ... parents to offspring. Genes are contained within the chromosomes found in the egg and sperm. Each parent contributes one half of each pair (23 chromosomes -- 22 autosomal and 1 sex chromosome) to their ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9346.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Autosomal dominant genes (image) 
    ... single abnormal gene on one of the autosomal chromosomes (one of the first 22 "non-sex" chromosomes) from either parent can cause the disease. One ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9084.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Chorionic villus sampling - series (image) 
    ... type of technology they use. They will extract chromosomes from the sample's cells to find out if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100194_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Amniocentesis (image) 
    ... are obtained by withdrawing some amniotic fluid. The chromosome analysis of these cells can be performed to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1062.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Broad nasal bridge (image) 
    ... basal cell nevus syndrome, or trisomy 8, a chromosome defect.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17097.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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