Which of the following can be called as a mutation? - Vidyadip

MCQ

Which of the following can be called as a mutation?

A
The halfing of the chromosome number at meiosis
B
The doubling of the chromosome after syngamy
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The possession of an additional chromosome
D
All of the above

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Answer

Correct option: C.

The possession of an additional chromosome

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