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Polyploidy is characterized by
Polyploidy is characterized by
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The correct option is C presence of more than two sets of chromosomes
Ploidy refers to the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell.
Presence of more than two sets of chromosomes in a cell is called polyploidy.
Triploidy (3n) and tetraploidy (4n) are types of polyploidy.
Failure of cytokinesis during cell division is one of the main reasons for polyploidy.
Presence of a single set of chromosomes in a cell is called monoploidy. It is represented by n.
Presence of two sets of chromosomes in a cell is called diploidy. It is represented by 2n.
The loss or gain of one or few chromosomes leading to an unbalanced chromosome complement in a cell is called aneuploidy.
It is of two types: hypoploidy and hyperploidy.
Hypoploidy is characterised by the lack of one or few chromosomes.
Hyperploidy is characterised by the presence of one or few extra chromosomes.
Ploidy refers to the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell.
Presence of more than two sets of chromosomes in a cell is called polyploidy.
Triploidy (3n) and tetraploidy (4n) are types of polyploidy.
Failure of cytokinesis during cell division is one of the main reasons for polyploidy.
Presence of a single set of chromosomes in a cell is called monoploidy. It is represented by n.
Presence of two sets of chromosomes in a cell is called diploidy. It is represented by 2n.
The loss or gain of one or few chromosomes leading to an unbalanced chromosome complement in a cell is called aneuploidy.
It is of two types: hypoploidy and hyperploidy.
Hypoploidy is characterised by the lack of one or few chromosomes.
Hyperploidy is characterised by the presence of one or few extra chromosomes.
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