About The Medical Condition Sister Chromatid Exchange

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Sister Chromatid Exchange

Sister Chromatid Exchange Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Sister Chromatid Exchange Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Sister Chromatid Exchange?

An exchange of segments between the sister chromatids of a chromosome, either between the sister chromatids of a meiotic tetrad or between the sister chromatids of a duplicated somatic chromosome. Its frequency is increased by ultraviolet and ionizing radiation and other mutagenic agents and is particularly high in BLOOM SYNDROME.

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