Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Fusion of the reading frames of the bcr and abl genes,as is often observed in cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia CML),is an example of what type of genetic alteration?


A)A reciprocal chromosomal translocation
B)A nonreciprocal chromosomal translocation
C)A frameshift mutation
D)A chromosomal deletion
E)None of the above

Answer

A