Nondisjunction Occurs When

question 52

Multiple Choice

Nondisjunction occurs when

• A)two chromosomes fuse into one.
• B)a portion of a chromosome breaks off and is lost.
• C)members of a chromosome pair fail to separate.
• D)an entire pair of chromosomes is lost during meiosis I.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it. (Also known as the I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon.)

Generalized Beliefs

Broad opinions or convictions that individuals hold without specific evidence or direct experience to support them.

Negative Emotions

Feelings or emotions that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, fear, or jealousy.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences mental discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.