MCQ
Chromosome complement with $2n − 1$ is called as
  • Monosomy
  • B
    Nullisomy
  • C
    Trisomy
  • D
    Tetrasomy

Answer

Correct option: A.
Monosomy

Monosomy is absence of a single chromosome from a diploid cell $(2n - 1)$. Nullisomy is absence of one complete pair of homologous chromosomes $(2n - 2)$. Presence of one chromosome four times is called tetrasomy $(2n + 2).$ A diploid cell with an extra chromosome is trisomic $(2n + 1).$

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