How Is a Robertsonian Translocation Different from a Reciprocal Translocation

question 7

Multiple Choice

How is a Robertsonian translocation different from a reciprocal translocation?

• A)A Robertsonian translocation is unbalanced, and a reciprocal translocation is balanced.
• B)A reciprocal translocation is unbalanced, and a Robertsonian translocation is balanced.
• C)Reciprocal translocations occur between whole acrocentric chromosomes, and Robertsonian translocations occur between any two nonhomologous chromosomes.
• D)Robertsonian translocations occur between whole acrocentric chromosomes, and reciprocal translocations occur between any two nonhomologous chromosomes.

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