Occurrence of cells in diploid organisms containing multiples of the 2n genomes is known as____________________?

Correct answer: C. End polyploidy

  • A. Allopolyploid
  • B. Amphidiploids
  • C. End polyploidy
  • D. Aneupoidy

Explanation

Endopolyploidy occurs when chromosomes replicate without normal cell division, producing somatic cells with multiples of the diploid genome, such as 4n or 8n. Aneuploidy involves the gain or loss of individual chromosomes rather than complete genome sets.

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