Asked by Elizabeth Brooks on Jul 02, 2024
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Fusion of a normal gamete (n) with a gamete missing a chromosome (n − 1) gives rise to a zygote with a condition called ____.
A) trisomy
B) monosomy
C) polyploidy
D) monoploidy
E) translocation
Monosomy
A genetic condition characterized by the presence of only one copy of a chromosome instead of the usual pair, often leading to developmental abnormalities.
- Comprehend chromosomal abnormalities and their consequences.
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Raymond Ann Duncan5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The fusion of a normal gamete with a gamete missing a chromosome results in a zygote with only one copy of that chromosome, a condition known as monosomy. Trisomy would occur if the zygote had an extra chromosome, polyploidy refers to having multiple sets of chromosomes, and monoploidy refers to having only one set of chromosomes rather than the normal two sets. Translocation refers to the movement of genetic material from one chromosome to another.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend chromosomal abnormalities and their consequences.