In the hypothetical extraterrestrial organism, the Quagarre, the immunoglobulin

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In the hypothetical extraterrestrial organism, the Quagarre, the immunoglobulin genes undergo rearrangements similar to those in humans, with two main differences. One difference is that the ?light-chain V regions are located on chromosome 4 and the other ? light-chain regions are located on chromosome 10. Another difference is that the Quagarre immunoglobulin genes do not rearrange until the creature is 13 years old.

By examining a mitotic spread of chromosomes from a Quagarre B cell, how could you estimate the creature

Explanation / Answer

If the regions on chromosome 4 and 10 are associated, the creature is at least 13 years old.--------- correct

If the regions on chromosome 4 and 10 are associated, the creature is younger than 13 years old.-------- correct

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