Question

Which of the following is not a type of translocation?

(a) Simple

(b) Reciprocal

(c) Tandem

(d) Intercalary

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Chromosomal Abnormalities : Translocation topic in portion Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance of Cytogenetics

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Tandem

The explanation is: Simple translocation is the transfer of a broken piece of one chromosome to the end of another. Reciprocal is the exchange of parts between the two chromosomes intercalary is translocation to an intermediate location. There is no tandem translocation.