An Organism in Which One Chromosome or Chromosome Segment Is

Question

An organism in which one chromosome or chromosome segment is overrepresented is referred to as a:
A) Hypoploid
B) Hyperploid
C) Polyploid
D) Autopolyploid
E) Allopolyploid

Accepted Answer

Hyperploid refers to an organism that has an extra copy of one or more chromosomes or chromosome segments, leading to an overall increase in the chromosome number.