The condition in which there is a gain or loss of chromosome(s) due to failure in segregation of chromatids during cell division is called .

non-disjunction

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crossing over

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aneuploidy

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ploidy

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The correct option is C aneuploidy
The condition in which there is a gain or loss of chromosome(s) due to failure in segregation of chromatids during cell division is called aneuploidy

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