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A sudden change in the chromosomes is called as
A
Recombination
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Transcription
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Translation
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Mutation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hint: A sudden change in one or more genes, or in the number or in the structure of chromosomes is called chromosomal mutation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sudden change in one or more gene, or in number or structure of chromosome is called Mutation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mutation is a sudden, heritable change that takes place in DNA or RNA. The structure of a gene is changed at the nucleotide level and this change becomes heritable i.e. can be transmitted from one generation to another generation.

Detailed explanation-4: -A chromosome mutation that causes individuals to have an abnormal number of chromosomes is termed aneuploidy. Aneuploid cells occur as a result of chromosome breakage or nondisjunction errors that happen during meiosis or mitosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mutation is the sudden change in one or more genes, or in number, or in the structure of chromosomes. A mutation occurs in a DNA sequence, either due to mistakes when the DNA is copied or as the result of environmental factors such as UV light and harmful chemicals.

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