Question

biology nord ic qtr b continuous learning center - credit bearing (tutor) chromosomal changes which best describes the process of insertion? occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and reattaches backward on the same chromosome occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and does not reattach occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and is placed into the middle of another chromosome

Explanation:

Chromosomal insertion is when a segment of one chromosome breaks off and is inserted into another chromosome. This is distinct from other chromosomal changes like inversion (re - attachment backward on the same chromosome), deletion (no re - attachment), or translocation (attachment to another chromosome without insertion into the middle).

Answer:

"occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and is placed into the middle of another chromosome"