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Chromosomal inheritance

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The following diagram shows a karyotype of a certain human.

Based on the karyotype, which of the following statements is most likely true?

(Choice A)
The individual has a genetic condition caused by a single nucleotide substitution on chromosome 3.
(Choice B)
The individual has a genetic condition caused by having X and Y chromosomes of different sizes.
(Choice C)
The individual has a genetic condition caused by the nondisjunction of chromosomes during meiosis.
(Choice D)
The individual has a genetic condition caused by an autosomal duplication that occurred during gamete formation.

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