The movement of a section of DNA from a chromosome to a non-homologous chromosome is an example of

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Translocation is the movement of a section of DNA from one chromosome to another non-homologous chromosome. It can occur during meiosis, where it is referred to as translocation during meiosis. Nondisjunction during meiosis is the failure of homologous chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis, resulting in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the resulting gametes. Crossing over during meiosis is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. Translocation during mitosis and random alignment during mitosis are not common occurrences.

The Movement of a Section of DNA from a Chromosome