6. Chromosomal Variation
Chromosomal Rearrangements: Deletions
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
An organism's genome contains approximately 20,000 genes. A researcher discovers a large interstitial deletion on chromosome 4 that removes approximately one-third of the chromosome's length. Approximately how many genes are expected to be deleted in this region?
An organism's genome contains approximately 20,000 genes. A researcher discovers a large interstitial deletion on chromosome 4 that removes approximately one-third of the chromosome's length. Approximately how many genes are expected to be deleted in this region?