Polyploidy Is Characterized by ____

question 34

Multiple Choice

Polyploidy is characterized by ____.

• A) the failure of homologous chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis
• B) a condition in which one chromosome is present in three copies
• C) a condition in which one member of a chromosomal pair is missing
• D) a chromosomal number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid set
• E) a chromosomal number that is a multiple of the normal haploid chromosomal set

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Definitions:

Sensory Systems

The part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that bind to specific substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, to initiate a physiological response.

Hapsis

The perception of touch and proprioception, involving the sensation of the body and its movements.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.