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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Which best describes chromosomal deletion?

Answer
A
occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and does not reattach
B
occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and reattaches backward on the same chromosome
C
occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome
D
occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and is inserted into the middle of another chromosome

Explanation

A chromosomal deletion happens when a segment of a chromosome breaks off and is lost, so it does not reattach. Choice B describes this loss. If the segment attaches to another chromosome, that is a translocation; if it rejoins backward, that is an inversion.

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