Nondisjunction — Science definition

Failure of the relevant chromosomes or chromatids to separate normally.

Where it is taught

• Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction — Cell Division, Reproduction & Development, Life Science: Biology, Grade 10

Taught alongside

• meiosis
• gamete
• diploid
• haploid
• homologous chromosomes
• crossing over
• fertilization
• ploidy

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