Which of the Following Is the Most Common Cause of Chromosomal

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common cause of chromosomal aneuploidy?

• A) Unbalanced translocation
• B) Nonhomologous recombination
• C) Chromosomal nondisjunction
• D) Sequence inversion
• E) Meiotic arrest

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Definitions:

Expected Value

The long-run average or mean value of random variables, indicating the anticipated outcome of an experiment if it were repeated many times.

Discrete Random Variable

A variable that assumes a finite number of unique values, typically signifying the results of a stochastic process.

Continuous Random Variable

A type of random variable that can take an infinite number of possible values within a given range, often associated with measurements.

Expected Value

The sum of all possible outcomes of a random process, each multiplied by its probability of occurrence.