__________ occurs during meiosis, in which chromosomes sometimes fail to divide properly; as a result, the person may have 45 or 47 chromosomes.

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Chromosomal disorders occur during meiosis when chromosomes fail to divide properly, leading to the person having an abnormal number of chromosomes, such as 45 or 47 instead of the normal 46. This can lead to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome or Turner syndrome. The other choices, genetic misprinting, mitosis error, and gene displacement, do not accurately describe this process.

__________ Occurs During Meiosis, in Which Chromosomes Sometimes Fail to Divide