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Biology
Chromosomal Mutation
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An increase in a whole set of chromosomes is known as
A
aneuploidy
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multiploidy
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C
polyploidy
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D
triploidy
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Solution
The correct option is
C
polyploidy
An increase in a whole set of chromosomes is known as
polyploidy
. This condition is often seen in plants.
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