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Which of the following accurately describes monosomy?

2n

2n+1

2n-1

n-1

User Jpsecher
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Answer:

n-1 would be the answer :)

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User Dubi
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Answer:

Monosomy could be descrided as 2n-1

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Monosomy is the lack of one member of a chromosome pair. It is as a result of nondisjunction during meiosis. When this happens, one gamete shows monosomy, and the other shows trisomy of the same chromosome.

A diploid cells (2n) is characterized by the presence of two copies of each chromosome versus haploid cells (n). Therefore, monosomy could be descrided as 2n-1.

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