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    The Term for an Error in Which Homologous Chromosomes Fail
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The Term for an Error in Which Homologous Chromosomes Fail

Question 18

Question 18

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The term for an error in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis or mitosis is:


A) Aneuploidy
B) Nondisjunction
C) Polyploidy
D) Translocation

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