Translocation occurs when:a

part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to a nonhomologous chromosome.
b. part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to a homologous chromosome.
c. crossing-over events occur.
d. genes move from one area on a chromosome to another area on the same chromosome.
e. a Y chromosome replaces an X chromosome in a female cell.


A

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