Question

which type of chromosomal mutation involves a segment of a chromosome being reserved end to end?
a duplication
b inversion
c deletion
d translocation

Answer 1

The type of chromosomal mutation that involves a segment of a chromosome being reversed end to end is called **b) inversion**. Inversions occur when a segment of a chromosome is flipped in orientation, resulting in the reversal of the order of the genes in that segment.