Nondisjunction can occur at either the first or second division of meiosis.XYY individuals would most likely arise from nondisjunction at the ________ meiotic division in the ________.
A)first; mother
B)second; mother
C)first; father
D)second; father
E)More than one of the choices could give rise to XYY individuals.

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Nondisjunction at the second meiotic division in the father can lead to the production of sperm with an extra Y chromosome, resulting in an XYY individual when one of these sperm fertilizes a normal egg.

Nondisjunction Can Occur at Either the First or Second Division