Biology Forum › Genetics › Chromosomes
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- October 21, 2011 at 3:30 pm #15567alchemistParticipant
In an adult human, is it possible to ascertain which chromosomes originate from the father, and which chromosomes originate from the mother?
- October 21, 2011 at 11:57 pm #107103aptitudeParticipant
Certain genes may be modified epigenetically by mechanisms such as methylation, by only a specific parent.
- October 23, 2011 at 3:12 pm #107156alchemistParticipant
If a gene is modified epigenetically, can such a gene be specifically identified as having originated from either the male or female parent?
- October 23, 2011 at 3:45 pm #107158JackBeanParticipantquote alchemist:In an adult human, is it possible to ascertain which chromosomes originate from the father, and which chromosomes originate from the mother?
Yes, it is. Looking for genetic markers, using methids like FISH etc.
- October 27, 2011 at 11:37 am #107357alchemistParticipant
Thank you for this information, I have no further queries at the moment.
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