Asked by Nitesh Dubal on Jun 19, 2024
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A chromosome's gene sequence that was ABCDEFG before damage and ABCGFED after is an example of a(n) ____.
A) inversion
B) deletion
C) duplication
D) translocation
E) crossing over
Gene Sequence
The order of nucleotides in a segment of DNA that represents a specific genetic instruction, essential for coding proteins and regulatory functions.
- Uncover the molecular origins of mutations and their repercussions on protein operation.
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JORDANA YOUNGJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
An inversion occurs when a segment of a chromosome breaks off, rotates 180 degrees, and reattaches itself to the same chromosome. This can result in a reversal of the gene sequence, as seen in the example given.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover the molecular origins of mutations and their repercussions on protein operation.
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