Most chromosomal defects result from __________.

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Chromosomal defects typically occur during meiosis. This can result in the wrong number of chromosomes in the gamete, or errors in chromosome structure such as translocations or inversions. X-linked disorders and recessive disorders, on the other hand, are caused by specific gene mutations that may or may not involve the chromosomes themselves. Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and do not affect the genetic material passed on to offspring.

Most Chromosomal Defects Result from __________