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Loss of a single chromosome produces a condition called
Loss of a single chromosome produces a condition called
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The correct option is D Monosomy
- Monosomy: the condition of having a diploid chromosome complement in which one chromosome lacks its homologous partner.
- A trisomy is a chromosomal disorder characterized by an additional chromosome, so the person has 47 instead of 46.
- Nullisomic is a genetic condition involving the lack of both the normal chromosomal pairs for a species (2n-2).
So, the correct answer is 'Monosomy'.
- Monosomy: the condition of having a diploid chromosome complement in which one chromosome lacks its homologous partner.
- A trisomy is a chromosomal disorder characterized by an additional chromosome, so the person has 47 instead of 46.
- Nullisomic is a genetic condition involving the lack of both the normal chromosomal pairs for a species (2n-2).
So, the correct answer is 'Monosomy'.
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