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The karyotype below depicts a mutation on chromosome #23. What type of mutation is this?

a
deletion
b
nondisjunction
c
down syndrome
d
translocation

The karyotype below depicts a mutation on chromosome #23. What type of mutation is-example-1
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Answer:

The correct answer is non disjunction

Step-by-step explanation:

Non-disjunction refers to the chromosomes failing to separate correctly, resulting in gametes with one extra, or one missing, chromosome.

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Answer:

option B is correct.

non disjunction

Step-by-step explanation:

there are three chromosomes in 23rd pair. it is a type of mutation called non disjunction.

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