Multiple choice

Among the given list of mutations, which type of mutation is polyploidy?

  1. Germline mutation

  2. Somatic mutation

  3. Frameshift mutation

  4. Chromosomal mutation

  5. Point mutation
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Explanation

Chromosomal mutation is involving the change in chromosome structure. The changes in structure will change the composition or location allele. Polyploidy is an example of chromosomal mutation. Polyploidy is a condition wherein organisms have three or more sets of genetic variation (3n or more).

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