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When a particular chromosome is present in a single copy in a normal diploid cell it is called ______.

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When a particular chromosome is present in a single copy in a normal diploid cell it is called ______.

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  • monoploid

  • monosomic

  • trisomy

  • autoploidy

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Solution

When a particular chromosome is present in a single copy in a normal diploid cell it is called monosomic.

Explanation:

A monosomic cell has one chromosome present as a single copy instead of a homologous pair. Trisomy refers to three copies of a chromosome.

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Chapter 6: Chromosomes, Sex-Linked Inheritance and Human Genetic Disorders - EXERCISES [Page 312]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 6 Chromosomes, Sex-Linked Inheritance and Human Genetic Disorders
EXERCISES | Q I. 6. | Page 312
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