Which of the following statements correctly describes what happens to a chromosome after a nonreciprocal translocation?
A) a Philadelphia chromosome is generated
B) a duplication of part of the chromosome occurs
C) nondisjunction of pairs of homologous occurs
D) a chromosome transfers a fragment but receives none in return

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In a nonreciprocal translocation, a chromosome transfers a fragment to another chromosome but does not receive any fragment in return, leading to an imbalance in genetic material.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes What Happens to a Chromosome