Question

Chromosomal aberration in which two breaks occur in a chromosome and the intercalary segment reunites in a reverse order is categorised as

A Duplication Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Translocation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Inversion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Segmental duplication Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

An inversion occurs when a segment of a chromosome breaks from two points and reinserts into the chromosome in the reverse orientation. This chromosomal rearrangement can affect gene function depending on the genes located in the inverted segment.

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