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  • 25-05-2016
  • Biology
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When a chromosome pair fails to separate correctly in meiotic division, what is it called?
a. Chromosome deletions
b. Crossing-over
c. Nondisjunction
d. Trisomy

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TheSchoolNarc
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  • 07-06-2016
C. Nondisjunction. 
Nondisjunction is the failure of  one or more pairs of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate normally during nuclear division. This can result in deformities in a new-born such as Down Syndrome, due to lack of chromosomes in the body.
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