Thus, they are another example of sequence deletions occurring via unequal recombination associated with transposable element repeats.

Thus, they are another example of sequence deletions occurring via unequal recombination associated with transposable element repeats.6

When unequal recombination happens at this location on chromosome five - the result is Cri du chat syndrome.

When these deletions in the child's chromosomes occur during the formation of sperm or an egg, it is caused by an unequal recombination during meiosis.