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Chromosomal Rearrangements: Translocations

Chromosomal Rearrangements: Translocations

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

Determine which of the following statements about Robertsonian translocation is incorrect.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

It involves the fusion of two nonhomologous chromosomes.

B

It is also called chromosome fusion.

C

It is accompanied by loss of one of the centromeres and by the loss of a chromosome short (p) arm.

D

The chromosomes involved in it are usually metacentric or submetacentric chromosomes.

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