Inversions are known to affect crossing-over. The following homologs have the indicated gene order (the filled and open circles are homologous centromeres): 11eb5dbf_7e97_3f17_b032_591110442d71_SM1308_00 a. Considering the position of the centromere, what is this sort of inversion called? b. Diagram the alignment of these chromosomes during meiosis. c. Diagram the results of a single crossover between homologous genes B and C in the inversion.

iGenetics 3rd Edition by Peter Russell

Edition 3ISBN: 978-0321569769

iGenetics 3rd Edition by Peter Russell

Edition 3ISBN: 978-0321569769

Exercise 4

Inversions are known to affect crossing-over. The following homologs have the indicated gene order (the filled and open circles are homologous centromeres):

a. Considering the position of the centromere, what is this sort of inversion called?
b. Diagram the alignment of these chromosomes during meiosis.
c. Diagram the results of a single crossover between homologous genes B and C in the inversion.

Explanation

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Inversions occur when a bit of chromosom...