A chromosomal aberration in which part of a chromosome is lost is known as ________.
A) deletion
B) translocation
C) crossing-over
D) inversion

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Deletion refers to the loss of a part or all of a chromosome. Translocation involves the exchange of genetic material between non-homologous chromosomes, crossing-over refers to the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, and inversion refers to a segment of a chromosome being reversed in orientation.

A Chromosomal Aberration in Which Part of a Chromosome Is