During meiosis, at times chromosomes sometimes fail to divide properly, and as a result, the person may have 45 or 47 chromosomes. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?

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This phenomenon is known as chromosomal disorders, which can occur due to errors during meiosis such as non-disjunction or translocation. These disorders can result in an abnormal number or arrangement of chromosomes leading to various genetic conditions such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21) or Turner syndrome (monosomy X).

During Meiosis, at Times Chromosomes Sometimes Fail to Divide Properly