Which of the following are found in an individual with aneuploidy?
A. An abnormal number of chromosomes
B. An X-linked disorder
C. Select cells containing abnormal-appearing chromosomes
D. An autosomal recessive disorder
ANS: A
An individual with an abnormal number of chromosomes has a condition called aneuploidy, which is frequently associated with mental problems or physical problems or both (Jorde, Carey, & Bamshad 2010; Nussbaum et al. 2007).
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