Why is aneuploidy usually harmful to eukaryotic species?

What will be an ideal response?


The over- or under-expression of some genes may interfere with the proper functioning of cells.

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In the microdroplet culture method, cells from mixed assemblages are encapsulated in a gel matrix. The matrix is then emulsified to generate gel "microdroplets"; each microdroplet contains a mixture of cells.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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If a plant's stomata were always closed, how would this affect the plant's ability to make glucose?

A. Plants would be able to make more sugar than normal. B. Plants would make less sugar than normal. C. There would be no effect on the ability of the plant to make glucose.

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In a family, both parents have freckles and widow's peak. Both of these traits are dominant: F = freckles, W = widow's peak. They have a child who has no widow's peak and no freckles. Which one is a possible dihybrid genotype of the child?

A) ffww B) FFww C) FfWw D) ffWw

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All algae have chloroplasts.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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