Asked by Ja'darrius Keaton on Jun 09, 2024
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In a chromosomal inversion, a segment of a chromosome is:
A) reversed
B) duplicated
C) lost
D) attached to a nonhomologous chromosome
E) deleted
Chromosomal Inversion
A chromosome rearrangement where a segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end, which can lead to genetic disorders or differences if it disrupts a gene or alters gene regulation.
Nonhomologous Chromosome
Chromosomes that do not pair or share a similar structure or gene sequence with each other during cell division.
- Comprehend the processes and outcomes of chromosomal modifications, such as translocations, inversions, deletions, and duplications.
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Kayten MartinezJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In a chromosomal inversion, a segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end. This means that the genetic material is still present but in the opposite order along the chromosome.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the processes and outcomes of chromosomal modifications, such as translocations, inversions, deletions, and duplications.