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By definition, a pericentric inversion includes the ________.

centromere
chiasma
telomere
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centromere

Step-by-step explanation:

Chromosomal inversions, as its name suggests, are alterations that occur when a portion of the chromosome splits off but rejoins the chromosome in reverse. The genetic material remains the same, however, the disposition of information occurs in a exchanged manner.

We can classify chromosomal inversion into two types:

  • Pericentric: Pericentric inversion occurs when the region undergoing inversion surrounds the centromere.
  • Paracentric: Paracentric inversion occurs when the inverted region does not involve the centromere.
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