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Aneuplody is the term applied for the

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Gene mutation

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chromosomal mutation

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Crhromosomal mutations involving the addition or loss of one or more chromoso9mes

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Chromosomal mutation involving the addition of one or more complete set of chromosomes

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding the Term "Aneuploidy":** - Aneuploidy refers to a condition where there is an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell. This can occur due to the addition or loss of one or more chromosomes. 2. **Identifying Chromosomal Mutations:** - Chromosomal mutations can be categorized into different types. Aneuploidy is specifically a type of chromosomal mutation. 3. **Differentiating Between Types of Chromosomal Mutations:** - There are two main types of chromosomal mutations: - **Aneuploidy:** Involves the gain or loss of individual chromosomes. - **Euploidy:** Involves the gain or loss of complete sets of chromosomes. 4. **Conclusion:** - Based on the definition and characteristics of aneuploidy, the correct answer to the question is that aneuploidy is a chromosomal mutation involving the addition or loss of one or more chromosomes. 5. **Final Answer:** - The term aneuploidy is applied for "chromosomal mutation involving addition or loss of one or more chromosomes."
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