Question

use your class notes and the textbook link below to answer the following questions.
7.3 errors in meiosis

question 1
2 pts
a loss of one chromosome results in a....

• diplosomy
• tetraploid
• trisomy
• monosomy

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Diplosomy: Having two copies (not loss of one).
• Tetraploid: Having four sets of chromosomes (not related to loss of one).
• Trisomy: Having an extra chromosome (gain, not loss).
• Monosomy: Loss of one chromosome from a pair.

Answer:

D. monosomy