When homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis, this is termed
A) linked genes.
B) disjunction.
C) nondisjunction.
D) crossover.
E) monosomy.

Name: When homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis, this is termed A) linked genes. B) disjunction. C) nondisjunction. D) crossover. E) monosomy.
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Nondisjunction is the failure of homologous chromosomes to separate during meiosis, resulting in an abnormal distribution of chromosomes in the daughter cells.

When Homologous Chromosomes Fail to Separate During Meiosis, This Is