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

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


Answer: D

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