Which of the Following Explains a Reason Why Chromosome Abnormalities

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains a reason why chromosome abnormalities occur?

• A)Chromosomes do not separate properly in meiosis.
• B)The processes of mitosis and meiosis get reversed.
• C)Environmental influences cause a zygote to form without the fusion of a sperm and egg.
• D)None of these can explain why chromosomal abnormalities occur.

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Square Root

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