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Chromosomal Structural Rearrangements
Inversion heterozygotes
When one chromosome undergoes an inversion, but the other does not, one chromosome must form an inverted loop to retain point-for-point interaction during synapsis. This inversion pairing is essential to maintaining gene alignment during meiosis and to allow for recombination.
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"OpenStax College, Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders. October 16, 2013."
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