Question

Select the definition of aneuploidy.
a. the number of chromosome sets that make up a complete genome. b. a complete chromosome set or an exact multiple of the haploid chromosome set
c. a chromosomal complement with at least three complete sets of homologous chromosomes
d. the addition or loss of less than a full set of chromosomes or chromosome pairs

Answer 1

Answer:

d. The addition or loss of less than a full set of chromosomes or chromosome pairs is the correct answer.

Explanation:

• Aneuploidy is an abnormal condition because the number of chromosomes is not normal.

• This condition occurs due to the presence of extra chromosomes or loss of chromosomes that unbalance the chromosome number.

• Aneuploidy can cause miscarriage, birth problems, alter the fetus development.

• Different disorders arise from the aneuploidy condition such as turner's syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome,trisomy,Edwards syndrome,Patau syndrome.