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Polyploidy arises due to change in the |
| A. | number of chromatids |
| B. | structure of genes |
| C. | number of chromosomes |
| D. | structure of chromosomes |
| Answer» C. number of chromosomes | |
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Explanation: An organism having more than two sets of homologous chromosomes is known as polyploid and the phenomenon polyploidy. Polyploidy refers to a numerical change in a whole set of chromosomes. Polyploidy may occur due to abnormal cell division, either during mitosis, or commonly during metaphase I in meiosis. |
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