Which Correctly Describes Mitotic Nondisjunction

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which correctly describes mitotic nondisjunction?

• A) It is a relatively rare event.
• B) It results in the loss of chromosomes in some cells.
• C) It usually does not affect all of the cells of the organism.
• D) All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Fluorodeoxyglucose

A radioactive tracer used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to observe metabolic processes in the body.

Positrons

Antiparticles of electrons, possessing the same mass as an electron but with a positive charge.

Photon-Emission Tomography

A nuclear medicine imaging technique that produces 3D images of functional processes in the body by detecting pairs of gamma rays emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide.

Brain Abnormalities

Structural or functional deviations from the normal brain anatomy or physiology that can lead to various neurological or psychological conditions.