A ____ inversion is one whose breakpoints do not flank the centromere.
A)acentric
B)dicentric
C)pericentric
D)segmental
E)paracentric

Question

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Inversions are classified into two types based on the position of the breakpoints relative to the centromere: pericentric and paracentric. Pericentric inversions include the centromere within the inverted region, while paracentric inversions do not include the centromere. Since the question specifies that the inversion does not flank the centromere, it must be paracentric. Therefore, the best choice is E, paracentric.

A ____ Inversion Is One Whose Breakpoints Do Not Flank