Which of the following is known as 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) an imprinted chromosome that always comes from the mother

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The Philadelphia chromosome is a specific translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22 found in certain leukemias. Specifically, part of chromosome 9 is exchanged with part of chromosome 22, resulting in the formation of the fused BCR-ABL1 gene.

Which of the Following Is Known as a Philadelphia Chromosome