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Duplication (Chromosome Mutation) — Definition & Examples

By Gabi Slizewska
A diagram showing two homologous chromosomes lining up during meiosis. Homolog 1 and homolog 2. Homolog 2 contains a loop which does not match up to any part of homolog 1.

During meiosis homologous chromosomes line up. In the diagram above, there is a mutation in homolog 2 which creates the loop as shown. What kind of mutation is this most likely?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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