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Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Which term describes the chromosomal abnormality of having extra chromosomes?

Answer
A
heterosomy
B
diploidy
C
haploidy
D
polysomy

Explanation

Polysomy describes having one or more extra chromosomes beyond the usual chromosome complement. Diploidy means having two sets of chromosomes, while haploidy means having one set. Heterosomy refers to differences in sex chromosomes, not extra chromosomes.

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