Question

question 14.
the statements below describe types of chromosomal mutations. drag the name of the type of mutation being described into each blank. each type of mutation is used only once.
a/an □ occurs when a portion of the chromosome is taken out, which can make that chromosome less functional.
when a/an □ occurs, a portion of the chromosome is flipped in the opposite direction, which may or may not cause disease.
in a/an □ mutation, a portion of the chromosome is copied more than once, resulting in extra genetic material.
in a/an □ , a portion of a chromosome breaks off and reattaches to another chromosome.
duplication
deletion
translocation
inversion

Explanation:

Each term matches the specific chromosomal mutation description:

1. Deletion involves removing a chromosome segment, impairing function.
2. Inversion flips a segment in reverse orientation.
3. Duplication creates extra copies of a chromosome portion.
4. Translocation moves a segment to a different chromosome.

Answer:

1. A/an deletion occurs when a portion of the chromosome is taken out, which can make that chromosome less functional.
2. When a/an inversion occurs, a portion of the chromosome is flipped in the opposite direction, which may or may not cause disease.
3. In a/an duplication mutation, a portion of the chromosome is copied more than once, resulting in extra genetic material.
4. In a/an translocation, a portion of a chromosome breaks off and reattaches to another chromosome.