When a segment from one chromosome is detached and reattached to a nonhomologous chromosome this is known as:
A) Inversion
B) Translocation
C) Polyploidy
D) Trisomy
E) Monosomy

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This process is known as translocation. Inversions involve the rearrangement of segments within the same chromosome, while translocations involve the transfer of a segment from one chromosome to another. Polyploidy refers to the presence of multiple sets of chromosomes, trisomy involves an extra copy of a single chromosome, and monosomy involves a missing chromosome.

When a Segment from One Chromosome Is Detached and Reattached