Match the term to its correct definition.
-When homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis
A)genetics
B)heredity
C)genes
D)autosomes
E)locus
F)genome
G)mutation
H)nondisjunction
I)chromosome

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Nondisjunction is the failure of homologous chromosomes to separate during meiosis, resulting in abnormal numbers of chromosomes in the resulting gametes.

Note: The other terms listed are defined as follows: 
A) Genetics - the study of inherited traits and their variation 
B) Heredity - the passing of traits from parents to offspring 
C) Genes - units of DNA that determine specific traits 
D) Autosomes - non-sex chromosomes 
E) Locus - the specific location of a gene on a chromosome 
F) Genome - the entire set of an organism's genes 
G) Mutation - a change in DNA sequence that can result in altered traits.

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