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Aneuploidy is the condition associated with ______________(a) transcription inefficiency(b) fragile chromosomes(c) abnormal chromosome umber(d) inability to perform meiosisI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Question is from Cellular Reproduction topic in chapter DNA Replication and Repair, Cellular Reproduction of Cell Biology

Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) abnormal chromosome umber

The explanation: An ERRONEOUS meiotic DIVISION can lead to the formation of a gamete that contains abnormal number of chromosomes. When such gametes fuse with a normal gamete, the resulting ZYGOTE contains an abnormal chromosome number, this condition is termed aneuploidy.


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