Which Type of Chromosome Mutation Decreases the Amount of Genetic

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Multiple Choice

Which type of chromosome mutation decreases the amount of genetic material for one entire chromosome?

• A) translocation
• B) aneuploidy
• C) polyploidy
• D) inversion
• E) transversion

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Twin

Twins that are formed from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, making them genetically similar as siblings but not identical.

Chromosomes

Filamentous entities found within the nucleus of both animal and plant cells, composed of protein and a singular molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, carried by both males (XY) and females (XX), involved in determining genetic traits and certain sex-linked conditions.

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome that is typically present in male organisms, contributing to male sex determination and related characteristics.