Which of the Following Is the Difference Between Trisomy and Triploidy

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the difference between trisomy and triploidy?

• A) Trisomic individuals have three copies of every chromosome; triploid individuals have three copies of a specific chromosome.
• B) Trisomic individuals have three copies of a specific chromosome; triploid individuals have three copies of every chromosome.
• C) Trisomic individuals have three copies of one gene on one chromosome; triploid.
• D) There is no difference between the two terms-they mean the same thing.

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Definitions:

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, typically defined as before 20 weeks of gestation.

Conception

The process of fertilization where a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell to form a zygote, initiating pregnancy.

Orgasms

The peak of sexual excitement, characterized by intense pleasure and release of tension, accompanied by involuntary, rhythmic contractions of the pelvic muscles.

WEIRD

An acronym for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich Democracy that refers to emerging adults. The criticism is that conclusions about human development based on people in such nations may not apply to most people in the world, who do not live in WEIRD nations.