Chromosomal aberrations are defined as:
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Correct answer: Structural or numerical changes in chromosomes
Chromosomal aberrations are changes in chromosome structure (e.g., deletion, duplication, inversion, translocation) or number (e.g., aneuploidy, polyploidy). They typically arise from errors during cell division or from unrepaired DNA damage.
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- Which of the following is an example of a structural chromosomal aberration?
- Loss of a segment of a chromosome results in which type of aberration?
- Duplication of a chromosomal segment leads to:
- Inversion is best described as:
- Which chromosomal aberration involves exchange of segments between non-homologous chromosomes?
- Numerical chromosomal aberrations mainly arise due to: