Which of the following events must occur to cause a chromosomal translocation?

A. One chromosome must break in two distinct locations.
B. Two different chromosomes must break.
C. A transposon must be present in one of the chromosomes.
D. The broken ends must pair correctly.
E. A mutation in the DNA must occur.


B. Two different chromosomes must break.

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A. more possible products of the reaction B. more permanent binding through intimate total contact C. a greater supply of activation energy D. a great range of possible catalytic activities E. an induced fit

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The type of cleavage seen in deuterostomes is called ________ cleavage.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Chlorosis in plants is a condition best explained by

A. lack of oxygen. B. lack of soil moisture. C. lack of water. D. lack of carbon dioxide. E. lack of certain minerals.

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