Chromosomal inversion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002053",
  "term": "Chromosomal inversion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of chromosomal rearrangement where a segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end. This occurs when a single chromosome undergoes two breaks and the broken segment rotates 180 degrees before rejoining. Inversions can be pericentric, involving the centromere, or paracentric, not involving the centromere.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 770 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chromosomal-inversion/"
}