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6. Chromosomal Variation - Part 2 of 2

6. Chromosomal Variation - Part 2 of 2

6. Chromosomal Variation / Chromosomal Rearrangements: Inversions / Problem 5

Which of the following statements best describes why genetically abnormal offspring are produced from unaffected carriers of inversion?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Normal chromosomes and inversion chromosomes cannot cross.

B

Compared to the normal chromosome, the inversion chromosome is more likely to end up in a gamete.

C

Crossovers between the inversion and normal chromosomes lead to chromosomes with deletions, deficiencies, or abnormal structure.

D

None of the above

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