Which of the following events must occur to cause a chromosomal translocation, such as that seen in individuals with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)?

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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