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QuizMultiple Choice

Chromosomes

Question 1 • EDG Biology A w/Lab

Which term describes the chromosomal abnormality of having extra chromosomes?

Answer
A
heterosomy
B
polysomy
C
haploidy
D
diploidy

Explanation

Polysomy describes having one or more extra chromosomes in a cell. Haploidy means having one set of chromosomes, while diploidy means having two sets; neither specifically describes extra chromosomes.

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