The loss of one single chromosome cretes a condition called

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The loss of one single chromosome cretes a condition called (A) haploid (B) nullisomy (C) monosomy (D) trisomy

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In monosomy, organisms lack one chromosome, i.e., their general formula is 2n- 1. Since, monosomics lack one complete chromosome, they are genetically imbalanced and, therefore, they are either lethal or of reduced abilities.

Q. The loss of one single chromosome cretes a condition called

haploid

nullisomy

monosomy

trisomy

In monosomy, organisms lack one chromosome, i.e., their general formula is 2n- 1. Since, monosomics lack one complete chromosome, they are genetically imbalanced and, therefore, they are either lethal or of reduced abilities.