Which statement about nondisjunction is correct?
A) Nondisjunction occurs when a pair of chromosomes separates during meiosis.
B) The most common cause of nondisjunction is a permanent change in genetic material.
C) Color blindness is a common disorder resulting from nondisjunction.
D) Nondisjunction results in one daughter cell lacking a particular chromosome.

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Nondisjunction is the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division, resulting in one daughter cell with an extra chromosome and another lacking that chromosome.

Which Statement About Nondisjunction Is Correct