Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains why some individuals have unusual chromosome combinations, such as an extra or missing chromosome?
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6. Chromosomal Variation
Chromosomal Mutations: Aneuploidy
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Which term describes an individual who has a change in the correct number of an individual chromosome?
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Aneuploid
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Haploid
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Polyploid
D
Euploid
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Understand the definitions of the terms related to chromosome number changes:
1. Haploid: An organism or cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes (e.g., gametes).
2. Euploid: An organism or cell with the correct or complete set of chromosomes (e.g., diploid with two sets).
3. Polyploid: An organism or cell with more than two complete sets of chromosomes (e.g., triploid, tetraploid).
4. Aneuploid: An organism or cell with an abnormal number of chromosomes, meaning one or a few chromosomes are added or missing, but not entire sets.
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