Q. A condition characterized by not having an exact number of chromosomes in a multiple of haploid set is called
A) Polyploidy
B) Synploidy
C) aneuploidy
D) None of these
Explanation
Aneuploidy is the variations in individual chromosomal number. Actually, loss or gain of individual chromosomes upsets the balance and, hence normal development is not possible.
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