A chromosome has broken, and a piece of one chromosome is translocated to a non- homologous chromosome. This is an example of what type of chromosomal alteration?
A) Robertsonian translocation
B) paracentric inversion
C) unbalanced translocation
D) dicentric bridge
E) inversion loop

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This is an example of an unbalanced translocation, where a piece of one chromosome is translocated to a non-homologous chromosome, altering the amount of genetic material in the cell. This can lead to genetic disorders or diseases.

A Chromosome Has Broken, and a Piece of One Chromosome