Which of the following refers to the loss of a portion of a chromosome?
A) inversion
B) translocation
C) deletion
D) duplication
E) monosomy

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Deletion refers to the loss of a portion of a chromosome, which can result in genetic disorders or abnormalities. Inversion, translocation, duplication, and monosomy all involve changes to the chromosome structure or number, but do not necessarily entail the loss of genetic material.

Which of the Following Refers to the Loss of a Portion