Question

What is the meaning of Mass Translocation? Explain its types.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 : transfer of part of a chromosome to a different position especially on a nonhomologous chromosome especially : the exchange of parts between nonhomologous chromosomes. 2 : a chromosome or part of a chromosome that has undergone translocation.

There are two main types of translocations: reciprocal and Robertsonian. In a reciprocal translocation, two different chromosomes have exchanged segments with each other. ... This newly formed chromosome is called the translocation chromosome.