Suppose that crossing-over during meiosis occurs within a region where one of the homologous chromosomes has an inversion with respect to the other homolog. Which chromosomal alteration would you expect to find in the gametes produced by this organism?

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Crossing over within a region where one chromosome has an inversion compared to its homolog can lead to duplications and deletions in the resulting gametes. This is because the alignment and recombination process gets disrupted by the inversion, causing unequal exchange of genetic material.

Suppose That Crossing-Over During Meiosis Occurs Within a Region Where