When a portion of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to a different chromosome, this is called a
A) translocation.
B) telomerase.
C) apoptosis event.
D) suppressor event.
E) jumping gene.

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Translocation refers to a chromosomal segment being moved from one position to another, either within the same chromosome or to another chromosome. This can lead to genetic diseases or conditions if the translocation disrupts a gene's normal function.

When a Portion of a Chromosome Breaks Off and Attaches