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What is the primary consequence of structural chromosomal aberrations?
What is the primary consequence of structural chromosomal aberrations?
- Changes in the physical structure of chromosomes
- Allelic variations
- Mutations in particular genes
- Birth defects, mental retardation, and increased risk for infertility (correct)
What is the main difference between allelic variations and chromosomal aberrations?
What is the main difference between allelic variations and chromosomal aberrations?
- Allelic variations are due to mutations in particular genes (correct)
- Chromosomal aberrations are due to environmental factors
- Chromosomal aberrations are more common
- Allelic variations affect more than one gene
What is another term for chromosomal aberrations?
What is another term for chromosomal aberrations?
- Allelic variations
- Mutations
- Genetic disorders
- Chromosomal mutations (correct)
What is the characteristic of chromosomal aberrations?
What is the characteristic of chromosomal aberrations?
What is the term for changes in the physical structure of chromosomes?
What is the term for changes in the physical structure of chromosomes?