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How Is a Robertsonian Translocation Different from a Reciprocal Translocation

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How is a Robertsonian translocation different from a reciprocal translocation?
A)A Robertsonian translocation is unbalanced, and a reciprocal translocation is balanced.
B)A reciprocal translocation is unbalanced, and a Robertsonian translocation is balanced.
C)Reciprocal translocations occur between whole acrocentric chromosomes, and Robertsonian translocations occur between any two nonhomologous chromosomes.
D)Robertsonian translocations occur between whole acrocentric chromosomes, and reciprocal translocations occur between any two nonhomologous chromosomes.

How is a Robertsonian translocation different from a reciprocal translocation?


A) A Robertsonian translocation is unbalanced, and a reciprocal translocation is balanced.
B) A reciprocal translocation is unbalanced, and a Robertsonian translocation is balanced.
C) Reciprocal translocations occur between whole acrocentric chromosomes, and Robertsonian translocations occur between any two nonhomologous chromosomes.
D) Robertsonian translocations occur between whole acrocentric chromosomes, and reciprocal translocations occur between any two nonhomologous chromosomes.

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