Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Is Caused When a Segment of Chromosome

question 12

Multiple Choice

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is caused when a segment of chromosome 9 and a segment of chromosome 22 both break off and switch places. How is this mutation classified?

• A)deletion
• B)duplication
• C)inversion
• D)transposition
• E)reciprocal translocation

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Definitions:

Delusion

A firmly held belief that contradicts reality, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Depression

An emotional well-being issue defined by consistently low spirits or a disinterest in usual activities, which seriously affects daily living.

Amnesia

Amnesia is a loss of memory due to brain injury, disease, or psychological trauma, affecting the ability to recall past events.