Question
Biology Question on cell cycle and cell division
The exchange of segments of non-sister chromatids between chromosomes of a homologous pair termed as
A
transformation
B
translocation
C
crossing over
D
chromosomal aberration
Answer
crossing over
Explanation
Solution
Exchange of segments of non-sister chromatids between the chromosomes of a homologous pair is termed as crossing over. Translocation is the process of exchange of segments of two non-homlogous pair of chromosomes. Chromosomal aberration is the alteration in the chromosome number or structural changes within the chromosome. Transformation is the process of transfer of DNA from one bacterial cell to another.