Which condition most likely leads to mutations that can be observed in a karyotype (a direct examination of an individual's chromosomes)?
A) Errors caused by DNA polymerase
B) Tautomer changes of nucleotides
C) Deamination of nucleotides
D) Nondisjunction
E) Modifications of nucleotides

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Nondisjunction is the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division, which can result in cells with abnormal numbers of chromosomes. This can lead to observable mutations in a karyotype, where an individual's chromosomes are examined directly.

Which Condition Most Likely Leads to Mutations That Can Be