Which One of the Following Combinations of Names and Formulas

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following combinations of names and formulas of ions is incorrect?

• A)O ²⁻ oxide
• B)Cd ²⁺ cadmium
• C)ClO ₃ ⁻ chlorate
• D)HCO ₃ ⁻ hydrogen carbonate
• E)NO ₂ ⁻ nitrate

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Definitions:

Chromosome Deletion

A mutation involving the loss of a segment of DNA from a chromosome, potentially leading to genetic disorders or diseases due to the missing genes.

Monosomy

A form of aneuploidy with the presence of only one chromosome from a pair in an organism's cells.

Karyotype

Chromosomes arranged by pairs according to their size, shape, and general appearance in mitotic metaphase.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and gene content, one inherited from each parent.