Inversions are chromosomal mutations that
A) always result in a syndrome.
B) neither increase nor decrease the amount of genetic material in the cell.
C) rarely cause deletions or duplications during gamete formation when crossing-over occurs.
D) result from duplication of a portion of a chromosome.
E) never disrupt gene regulation or cause physical abnormalities.

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Inversions are a type of chromosomal mutation where a segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end. This process does not add or remove genetic material but rather rearranges it, maintaining the same amount of genetic material within the cell.

Inversions Are Chromosomal Mutations That