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An organism or cell having a chromosome number that is not an exact  multiple chromosomal number of its wild type is called :
 

Option: 1

Aneuploid 
 


Option: 2

Euploid 
 


Option: 3

Autopolyploid 
 


Option: 4

Allopolyploid 


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As discussed in Chromosomal Number Mutations -

Aneuploidy:

  • Aneuploidy is a type of mutation in the chromosome number wherein the ploidy (chromosome number) of the new individual is different from its wild type. 
  • This is typically a result of the nondisjunction of chromosomes during mitosis or meiosis, hence producing offspring with either extra or lost chromosomes.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

 

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