Which of the following correctly describes a Philadelphia chromosome?
A) a human chromosome 22 that has had a specific translocation
B) a human chromosome 9 that is found only in one type of cancer
C) an animal chromosome found primarily in the mid-Atlantic area of the United States
D) a chromosome found only in mitochondria

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The Philadelphia chromosome is a human chromosome 22 that has had a specific translocation involving a piece of chromosome 9. This translocation is associated with a type of blood cancer called chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).

Which of the Following Correctly Describes a Philadelphia Chromosome