Which Type of Chromosome Mutation DECREASES the Amount of Genetic

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which type of chromosome mutation DECREASES the amount of genetic material?

• A) deletion
• B) duplication
• C) inversion
• D) translocation
• E) transversion

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Definitions:

Tsunami

A series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths caused by large-scale disturbances such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

Richter Magnitude

A scale historically used to quantify the size of earthquakes based on the amplitude of seismic waves, replaced by the more accurate moment magnitude scale for large events.

Nomograph

A type of graph used in seismology to determine the local magnitude of an earthquake.

S-Wave Amplitude

The measure of the height of the secondary or shear waves, which are one type of seismic wave produced by earthquakes.