Determine the chromosomal mutation illustrated by each of the following chromosomes: a. A B C F E D G H b. A D E F B C G H c. A B C D E F E F G H d. A B C D E F F E G H e. A B D E F G H

Answer: depending on the type of chromosomes a and b could be pericentric and paracentric inversions

C. Tandem duplication

D. Reverse tandem duplicate

E. Deletion

Explanation:

In an acrocentric chromosome, a is a type of paracentric inversion which does not involve the centromeres while b is a form of pericentric inversion which involves the centromere. Doubling a particular segment on the chromosome refers to a tandem duplication. Removal of a segment indicate deletion.