Multiple choice

Which of the following is invariably associated with myelogenous leukemia in human beings?

  1. Robertsonian translocation

  2. Simple translocation

  3. Reciprocal translocation

  4. Whole-arm translocation

  5. Inversion

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B Correct answer
Explanation

If a chromosome segment gets inserted in interstitial position of a non-homologous chromosome, it is known as shift translocation. In humans, it is invariably associated with myelogenous leukemia.