Mistakes in Meiosis Flashcards
1
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Deletion
A
During crossing over, the chromosome breaks apart and a piece of genetic material is deleted.
2
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Inversion
A
During crossing over, the chromosome breaks apart and a piece of genetic material is inverted and reinserted.
3
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Duplication
A
During crossing over, the chromosomes break apart and a section of chromosome duplicates itself making it appear two times or more in a row.
4
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Translocation
A
During crossing over, the chromosomes break apart and a section of one chromosome becomes attached to a different chromosome. Example: chromosome A attaches to chromosome B.
