Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes What Happens to a Chromosome

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes what happens to a chromosome after a nonreciprocal translocation occurs?

• A) A deletion of part of the chromosome occurs.
• B) A duplication of part of the chromosome occurs.
• C) Nondisjunction of pairs of homologous occurs.
• D) A chromosome transfers a fragment but receives none in return.

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