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QuizMultiple Choice

Chromosomes

Question 9 • EDG Biology A w/Lab

Which term describes the chromosomal abnormality of having three copies of a single chromosome?

Answer
A
haploidy
B
diploidy
C
trisomy
D
tetrasomy

Explanation

Trisomy means having three copies of one particular chromosome instead of the usual two. Therefore, the chromosomal abnormality described is trisomy, choice C. Tetrasomy would mean four copies of a chromosome.

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