Question

Chromosomal alterations are mutations that change what?

Answer 1

chromosome structure

Chromosomal alterations are mutations that change chromosome structure. They occur when a section of a chromosome breaks off and rejoins incorrectly or does not rejoin at all. Possible ways these mutations can occur are illustrated in Figure below . Go to this link for a video about chromosomal alterations: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=OrXRSqa_3lU  2:18 .