Epiphyses Are

question 146

Multiple Choice

Epiphyses are

• A)the collective physical changes that occur in early adolescence.
• B)chemicals that travel in the bloodstream to act on other body parts.
• C)changes in physical development from one generation to the next.
• D)the ends of the cartilage structures in a fetus.

---

Definitions:

Reciprocal Translocation

A genetic phenomenon where parts of two different chromosomes exchange places without changing the total amount of genetic material.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content but may carry different alleles.

Trisomy 21

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, also known as Down syndrome.

Genetic Imbalance

A condition where there is a discrepancy in the number or structure of chromosomes, often leading to developmental issues or diseases.