Asked by KRISTELLE ANGELYNE VENTURA on Apr 24, 2024
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Which refers to the loss of a complete chromosome?
A) inversion
B) translocation
C) deletion
D) duplication
E) monosomy
Monosomy
Chromosome condition in which a diploid cell has one less chromosome than normal; designated as 2n − 1.
Complete Chromosome
A fully intact and functional chromosome that contains all its genetic information and structures needed for normal cellular activities and division.
Loss
The act or an instance of losing, referring to the fact or process of losing something or someone, typically in a financial, emotional, or physical context.
- Define and differentiate between various types of chromosomal abnormalities including duplications, deletions, and inversions.
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fAiZi ChAtHa7 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Monosomy refers to the loss of a complete chromosome. In this condition, there is only one copy of a chromosome instead of two.
Learning Objectives
- Define and differentiate between various types of chromosomal abnormalities including duplications, deletions, and inversions.