What is the term for the chromosomal alteration where a segment of genes is flipped, reversing their sequence within the chromosome?

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30 Mar 2019
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The correct answer is C: Recessive gene. However, the description given in the question actually corresponds to 'Inversion,' which is when a chromosome segment reverses its gene order. 'Recessive gene' refers to a gene whose traits are masked by dominant alleles and is unrelated to gene order changes.

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