Question

By definition, a pericentric inversion includes the ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

centromere

Explanation:

Chromosomal inversions, as its name suggests, are alterations that occur when a portion of the chromosome splits off but rejoins the chromosome in reverse. The genetic material remains the same, however, the disposition of information occurs in a exchanged manner.

We can classify chromosomal inversion into two types:

• Pericentric: Pericentric inversion occurs when the region undergoing inversion surrounds the centromere.

• Paracentric: Paracentric inversion occurs when the inverted region does not involve the centromere.