When One Chromosome is Missing in an Otherwise Diploid Individual,this

Question

When one chromosome is missing in an otherwise diploid individual,this is referred to as:
A) Monosomy
B) Trisomy
C) Triploidy
D) Tetraploidy
E) Polyploidy

Accepted Answer

Monosomy refers to the condition where one chromosome is missing in an otherwise diploid individual. Trisomy is the presence of an extra chromosome, Triploidy is the presence of three sets of chromosomes instead of two, Tetraploidy is the presence of four sets of chromosomes instead of two, and Polyploidy is the presence of more than two sets of chromosomes.