Question

match the chromosomal disorder illustrated with the term that accurately describes the type.
duplication
inversion
translocation
deletion

Explanation:

1. In the first illustration, the order of genes on the chromosome segment has been reversed, which is an inversion.
2. In the second illustration, parts of two non - homologous chromosomes have exchanged segments, which is a translocation.
3. In the third illustration, a gene segment (B) has been lost, which is a deletion.
4. In the fourth illustration, a gene segment (B) has been added an extra copy, which is a duplication.

Answer:

1. Inversion
2. Translocation
3. Deletion
4. Duplication