Which of the following is true regarding heterozygous carriers of large chromosome inversions or translocations?
A) They typically have a reduction in the number of viable gametes.
B) They commonly exhibit phenotypic abnormalities.
C) Translocation heterozygotes will produce viable gametes regardless of the pattern of segregation of the involved chromosomes.
D) They should be completely fertile because no genes were deleted.
E) Inversion heterozygotes will only produce viable gametes if they have a paracentric inversion, but not a pericentric inversion.

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Heterozygous carriers of large chromosome inversions or translocations often have a reduction in the number of viable gametes due to issues during meiosis where improper alignment or recombination can occur, leading to gametes with duplications or deletions of genetic material.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Heterozygous Carriers of Large