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Chromosomal Changes

Question 12 • FL-2000310-Biology 1 Sem 1 - Flex

Which change to the chromosome causes Robertsonian translocation?

Answer
A
part of the chromosome breaks off, causing missing genes on the chromosome
B
movement of genes on the same chromosome
C
duplication of genes on the same chromosome
D
arms of the chromosome are unproportioned, with extra or missing genetic material

Explanation

A Robertsonian translocation occurs when two chromosomes break near their centromeres and their long arms join together. This leaves chromosomes with unusually unequal arm lengths and can result in extra or missing genetic material. Therefore, the best choice is “arms of the chromosome are unproportioned, with extra or missing genetic material.”

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