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Ring chromosome is a result of?

A
Deletion
B
Inversion
C
Duplication
D
Translocation
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Deletion Ring chromosomeA ring chromosome is a special form of deletion.It is produced when a break occurs at both ends of a chromo- some with fusion of the damaged ends.If significant genetic material is lost, phenotypic abnormalities result.This might be expressed as 46,XY,r (14).Ring chromosomes do not behave normally in meiosis or mitosis and usually result in serious consequences.

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