Which chromosomal change rarely has an effect on the phenotype of the individual who carries it?
A) Robertsonian translocation
B) Unbalanced translocation
C) Balanced translocation
D) Chromosome loss

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A balanced translocation occurs when a piece of one chromosome is exchanged with a piece of another chromosome but with no change in the total amount of genetic material. As a result, the phenotype of the individual carrying the balanced translocation is not usually affected because they have the correct amount of genetic material.

Which Chromosomal Change Rarely Has an Effect on the Phenotype