Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding Inversions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement regarding inversions and recombination in chromosomes?

• A) Inversion typically suppresses recombination
• B) The inhibition of crossing over that occurs near the breakpoints of the inversion is compounded by the selective loss of chromosomes that have undergone crossing over within the inverted region.
• C) Crossing over is usually inhibited near the breakpoints of a rearrangement in heterozygous condition
• D) All of these are true
• E) None of these are true

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