If a zygote is missing one chromosome,

a. the chromosome number is expressed as 2n – 1.
b. then one chromosome is without its homologue.
c. the condition is called monosomy.
d. the chromosome number is expressed as 2n – 1,
and the condition is called monosomy.
e. the chromosome number is expressed as 2n – 1,
one chromosome is without its homologue, and
the condition is called monosomy.


Answer: e

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