Which of the following conditions is called monosomic?a)n + 1b)2n + 1c...
The aneuploid condition 2n-1 is called monosomy (meaning 'one chromosome') because only one copy of some particular chromosome is present instead of the usual two found in the diploid condition. The ancuploid 2n+1 is called trisomy, where three copies of a particular chromosome can be seen. 2n-2 is null isomy with both the homologous chromosomes missing and n+1 is disomy.
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Which of the following conditions is called monosomic?a)n + 1b)2n + 1c...
Monosomics (2n - 1) one chromosomes less then diploid set of somatic chromosome number.
Which of the following conditions is called monosomic?a)n + 1b)2n + 1c...
Monosomic Condition Explanation:
Monosomy is a condition in which an individual is missing one chromosome from the normal diploid number. In humans, the normal diploid number of chromosomes is 46 (2n). Monosomy is represented as 2n - 1, where 'n' represents the haploid number of chromosomes.
Explanation of Options:
- Option a) n + 1: This represents a condition where there is an extra chromosome added to the haploid number, not a missing chromosome. This does not indicate monosomy.
- Option b) 2n + 1: Similar to option a, this represents an extra chromosome rather than a missing chromosome, so it does not indicate monosomy.
- Option c) 2n + 2: This indicates an additional two chromosomes, which is not monosomy as it involves an excess of chromosomes rather than a loss.
- Option d) 2n - 1: This option represents the monosomic condition where one chromosome is missing from the normal diploid number, making it the correct answer for monosomy.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D', 2n - 1, as it represents the monosomic condition of having one less chromosome than the normal diploid number.