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The Two Types of Errors Researcher Run the Risk of Committing

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The two types of errors researcher run the risk of committing when sampling are:


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Heterozygous

Referring to an individual having two different alleles for a particular gene, one inherited from each parent.

Nondisjunction

An error in cell division that results in offspring with an abnormal number of chromosomes.

XXX Female

Typically refers to an individual with a rare genetic condition featuring an extra X chromosome, resulting in a 47,XXX karyotype.

Gamete Formation

The process of forming gametes (sex cells such as sperm and eggs) through meiosis, in which the number of chromosomes is halved to ensure genetic diversity.

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