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Assertion : Translocations involve shift...

Assertion : Translocations involve shifting, not deleting or adding genetic material which can cause chromosomal defects when gametes are formed.
Reason : Translocation involve transfers of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

A

If both the assertion and reason are true statement and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .

B

If both the assertion and reason are true statement but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is a false statement.

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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C
Translocation of genetic material between non homologous chromosomes . Translocations may take a number of forms involves a single break in each of two chromosomes and an exchange of broken pieces .
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