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The loss of a chromosmal segment is du...

The loss of a chromosmal segment is due to :

A

Polyploidy

B

Deletion

C

Duplication

D

Inversion

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The correct Answer is:
B
When the segment of a chromosome lost this chromosomal aberration is called deletion. It results in the short arm of chromosome than normal.
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