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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Question:

Which among the following cause alteration in chromosomes ?

Options:

Deletions

Insertion

Duplication

All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4)- All of these

All of the mentioned options—deletions, insertions, and duplications—can cause alterations in chromosomes. These are types of structural chromosomal abnormalities that involve changes in the DNA sequence of a chromosome.

  • Deletions: Involve the loss of a segment of a chromosome.
  • Insertions: Involve the addition of genetic material to a chromosome.
  • Duplications: Involve the presence of an extra copy of a segment of a chromosome.

These alterations can lead to various genetic disorders and abnormalities. Therefore, the correct option is: All of these

Loss (deletions) or gain (insertion/duplication) of a segment of DNA, result in alteration in chromosomes. Since genes are known to be located on chromosomes, alteration in chromosomes results in abnormalities or aberrations.