The Term for an Error in Which Homologous Chromosomes Fail

question 21

Multiple Choice

The term for an error in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis or mitosis is:

• A)aneuploidy.
• B)nondisjunction.
• C)polyploidy.
• D)translocation.

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