During Cell Division a Piece of a Chromosome Breaks Off

question 46

Multiple Choice

During cell division a piece of a chromosome breaks off and reattaches to the same chromosome,but the piece is now in reverse order.How would this abnormality affect the chromosome?

• A) An extra copy of the chromosome will be made to ensure normal function.
• B) The inverted section will be deleted to prevent problems.
• C) The chromosome will take on a circular configuration.
• D) Genes in the section that was inverted could lose normal function.

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