Which genetic term refers to the transfer of all or part of a chromosome to a different chromosome after chromosome breakage?
A) Trisomy
B) Monosomy
C) Translocation
D) Nondisjunction

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Translocation is the transfer of all or part of a chromosome to a different chromosome after chromosome breakage.It can be balanced,producing no phenotypic effects,or unbalanced,producing severe or lethal effects.Trisomy is an abnormal number of chromosomes caused by the presence of an extra chromosome,which is added to a given chromosome pair and results in a total of 47 chromosomes per cell.Monosomy is an abnormal number of chromosomes whereby the chromosome is represented by a single copy in a somatic cell.Nondisjunction is the failure of homologous chromosomes or chromatids to separate during mitosis or meiosis.

Which Genetic Term Refers to the Transfer of All or Part