Biology 2e
Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 13, Problem 10RQ

Assume a pericentric inversion occurred in one of two homologs prior to meiosis. The other homolog remains normal. During meiosis, what structure—it any—would these homologs assume in order to pair accurately along their lengths?

  1. V formation
  2. cruciform
  3. loop
  4. pairing would not be possible

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