One possible result of chromosomal breakage is for a fragment to join a nonhomologous chromosome. What is this alteration called?
A)Deletion
B)Disjunction
C)Inversion
D)Translocation
E)Duplication

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This alteration is called translocation, which involves the exchange of genetic material between nonhomologous chromosomes. Deletion involves the loss of a segment of a chromosome, while inversion involves the reversal of the order of genetic material within a chromosome. Disjunction and duplication are not directly related to chromosomal breakage.

One Possible Result of Chromosomal Breakage Is for a Fragment