Which phenomenon will most likely lead to aneuploidy?
A) Crossing over
B) Independent assortment
C) Nondisjunction
D) Autopolyploidy
E) Allopolyploidy

Name: Which phenomenon will most likely lead to aneuploidy? A) Crossing over B) Independent assortment C) Nondisjunction D) Autopolyploidy E) Allopolyploidy
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Nondisjunction occurs when the homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids do not separate properly during cell division, leading to aneuploidy (abnormal number of chromosomes).

Which Phenomenon Will Most Likely Lead to Aneuploidy