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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Polyploidy arises as a result of total _____ of chromosomes during mitosis or meiosis
Options
A Disjunction
B Mis-junction
C Non-disjunction
Correct Answer
D Non-junction
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Polyploidy is the condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes. It can arise from total non-disjunction, where chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis, leading to gametes with a diploid number of chromosomes instead of haploid.

Hint

What is the failure of chromosomes to separate properly called?

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