Biology Forum Genetics Chromosomes

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    • #15567
      alchemist
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      In an adult human, is it possible to ascertain which chromosomes originate from the father, and which chromosomes originate from the mother?

    • #107103
      aptitude
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      Certain genes may be modified epigenetically by mechanisms such as methylation, by only a specific parent.

    • #107156
      alchemist
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      If a gene is modified epigenetically, can such a gene be specifically identified as having originated from either the male or female parent?

    • #107158
      JackBean
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      quote 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.

    • #107357
      alchemist
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      Thank you for this information, I have no further queries at the moment.

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