Chromosome Condition 2N-2

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2N-2 condition of chromosomes reflects-

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2N-2 condition of chromosomes reflects-

  1. Nullisomy — Correct Answer
  2. Monoploidy
  3. Monosomy
  4. Tetraploidy
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Nullisomy

The chromosome condition 2N − 2 is called Nullisomy — loss of both members of one homologous pair of chromosomes.

Types of Aneuploidy (Change in Number of Chromosomes in a Set)
Condition Formula Name
Loss of both from one pair 2N − 2 Nullisomy
Loss of one chromosome 2N − 1 Monosomy
Double monosomy 2N − 1 − 1 Double Monosomy
Addition of one chromosome 2N + 1 Trisomy
Double trisomy 2N + 1 + 1 Double Trisomy
Addition of two chromosomes 2N + 2 Tetrasomy
Types of Euploidy (Change in Number of Sets of Chromosomes)
  • 2N − N = Monoploidy (loss of one set)
  • 2N + N = Triploidy (addition of one set)
  • 2N + 2N = Tetraploidy (addition of two sets)

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