When a Portion of a Chromosome Breaks Off and Attaches

question 45

Multiple Choice

When a portion of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to a different chromosome, this is called a

• A) translocation.
• B) telomerase.
• C) apoptosis event.
• D) suppressor event.
• E) jumping gene.

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Definitions:

Stress Response

The body's way of reacting to a challenge or demand, involving various physical and psychological responses.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure, among other things.

Oxytocin

A hormone produced in the brain that plays significant roles in childbirth, breastfeeding, and emotional bonding.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to stress for prolonged periods.