Question

Individuals have been identified who have two different karyotypes, such as 45, X/46, XY or 45,

X/46, XX. Such individuals are called ________.
A) heterogametes
B) heteromorphic
C) homogametic
D) mosaics

Answer 1

Individuals who have two different karyotypes, such as 45, X/46, XY or 45, X/46, XX, are called mosaics.

Step-by-step explanation:

Individuals who have two different karyotypes, such as 45, X/46, XY or 45, X/46, XX, are called mosaics. Mosaicism refers to the presence of two or more genetically distinct cell lines in an individual. In these cases, the individual has a mixture of cells with different chromosomal compositions.