Question

A mutation involves changes in the number of chromosomes or in the basic structure of chromosomes. Which process is a type of chromosomal mutation?

Answer 1

A) disruption

B) intercalation

C) translocation

D) transmutation

the answer is C

Answer 2

Chromosomal mutations occur during the process of meiosis. Mutations can be of the following types:
Deletion: part of chromosome lost
Insertion/duplication: a segment of chromosome is added
Inversion: Part of chromosome becomes turned around
Translocation: A part of a chromosome breaks apart and attaches to a non-homologous chromosome