Translocation Occurs When

question 4

Multiple Choice

Translocation occurs when:

• A) part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to a nonhomologous chromosome
• B) part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to a homologous chromosome
• C) crossing-over events occur
• D) genes move from one area on a chromosome to another area on the same chromosome
• E) a Y chromosome replaces an X chromosome in a female cell

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Definitions:

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