A chromosomal mutation where a segment breaks off, flips, and then reattaches itself is called a(n): reciprocal translocation. t

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A chromosomal mutation where a segment breaks off, flips, and then reattaches itself is called a(n): reciprocal translocation. t

ranslocation. inversion. duplication. deletion.

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lesantik [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-22T06:56:36+03:00

Answer:

Inversion

Explanation:

This type of mutation is not as lethal on addition of deletion mutations. This is because it does not cause a frame-shift mutation. Inversion only reverses the order of nucleotides in a section of a DNA strand and the genes in this regions may produce defective proteins.