An Error in Which Homologous Chromosomes Fail to Separate During

question 14

Multiple Choice

An error in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis is termed:

• A) aneuploidy.
• B) nondisjunction.
• C) polyploidy.
• D) anaplasia.

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