What Explanation Is Generally Given for Lethality of Monosomic Individuals

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What explanation is generally given for lethality of monosomic individuals?

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Definitions:

Buccal Mucosa

The lining of the inside of the cheeks, part of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth.

Sphenoid Sinuses

Air-filled cavities located within the sphenoid bone of the skull, part of the system of sinuses in the human body linked to the nasal passages.

Maxillary Sinuses

Air-filled spaces located within the cheekbones and under the eyes that are part of the sinus system.

Ethmoid Sinuses

Air-filled spaces located between the nose and the eyes that are part of the paranasal sinus system.