TRIPLE X SYNDROME

DEFINE WHAT A MUTATION IS:

• The action or process of mutating
• The changing structure of a gene

EXPLAIN 3 WAYS MUTATION OCCUR

• Extra DNA Nucleates are added to the DNA strand
• DNA nucleates are deleted, therefore, changing the DNA sequence
• Parts of chromosomes are exchanged

HISTORY

• Pat green discovered triple x syndrome
• Triple x syndrome was named by a doctor
• New born girls are likely to get triple x syndrome from their mother

SYMTOMS

• Weak muscle tone
• Delayed development of speech
• Tall stature
• Vertical skinfolds
• Curved pinky fingers

DOES TRIPLE X SYNDROME AFFECT CERTAIN POPULATIONS?

• 1 in 1,000 females are affected with triple x syndrome

CHROMOSOME INFORMATION

• You can get triple x syndrome from the mother
• People who have triple x syndrome need to have counsling

BENEFICIAL AND NEUTRAL EXAMPLES OF GENETIC MUTATION

• No major physical diferences
• Cannot reproduce
• Have irregular menstrual cycles

RESEARCH:TRIPLE X SYNDROME

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