Which of the following is an example of a structural chromosomal aberration?
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Correct answer: Chromosomal deletion
Deletion is a structural aberration in which a segment of a chromosome is lost. The remaining chromosome is therefore missing the genes carried by the deleted segment, often causing severe developmental effects.
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