Aneugen
Aneugen
Aneugen (pronounced: an-yoo-jen) is a term used in the field of genetics and cell biology to describe substances that cause aneuploidy, a condition where a cell has an abnormal number of chromosomes.
Etymology
The term 'Aneugen' is derived from the Greek words 'aneu' meaning 'without' and 'gen' meaning 'produce'. In this context, it refers to the production of cells without the normal number of chromosomes.
Definition
An Aneugen is a substance that disrupts the normal process of mitosis or meiosis, leading to the formation of cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes. This can occur due to errors in chromosome segregation during cell division, often caused by disruption of the spindle apparatus.
Related Terms
- Aneuploidy: A condition in which a cell has an abnormal number of chromosomes. It is often caused by aneugens.
- Mitosis: The process of cell division in which one cell divides into two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
- Meiosis: A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell. It is involved in sexual reproduction.
- Spindle apparatus: A structure that forms during cell division to separate the chromosomes into the daughter cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aneugen
- Wikipedia's article - Aneugen
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