Q. When a segment of a chromosome breaks and later rejoins after 180°rotation,it is known as
A) Deletion
B) Duplication
C) Inversion
D) Interstitial translocation
Explanation
Inversions occur when there are two breaks in a chromosome and the intercalary segment reunites in a reverse order by rotating at 180°.
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