Question

Identify the TRUE statements with respect to aneuploidy.

1. When the chromosome number is not the exact multiple of the haploid set, it is described as aneuploidy.
2. Aneuploidy is only addition of one or more chromosome(s) to the total number of chromosomes in a cell.
3. Aneuploidy is further classified as hypoploidy and hyperploidy.

Options

• i and iii

• Only ii

• Only iii 

• Both i and ii

Answer 1

i and iii

Explanation:

Aneuploidy is either addition or deletion of one or more chromosome(s) to the total number of chromosomes in a cell.