What is the term for the failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly during meiosis?

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Independent assortment

Translocation

Nondisjunction

Crossing over

Answer: Nondisjunction

Explanation:

Nondisjunction is the failure of chromosomes or chromatids to separate correctly during meiosis, leading to abnormal chromosome numbers in offspring.