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Arindam Paul posted an Question
June 02, 2021 • 17:51 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Biotechnology (BT)

49. one among the following is true of aneuploidies in general a. amonosomy is more frequent in humans than a trisomy b. 45x is the only known human live-born m

49. One among the following is true of aneuploidies in general A. Amonosomy is more frequent in humans than a trisomy B. 45X is the only known human live-born monosomy C. Ofall human aneuploidies, only down syndrome is associated with mental retardation D. Some human aneuploidies have selective advantage in some environments

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  • Abhijeet Gaurav best-answer

    Correct Answer is option (B). In most cases, embryos with monosomy of the autosomes or sex chromosomes are not viable. Some individuals with monosomy of the sex chromosomes (45XO genotype) can survive, however Such individuals, who are said to have Turner's syndrome, exhibit a female phenotype, but the gonads are sterile. There are other monosomies but they are Partial Monosomy not full like Cri-du Cat.

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