The condition that exists when an organism gains or loses one or more chromosomes but not a complete haploid set is known as____ .
A)polyploidy
B)triploidy
C)euploidy
D)aneuploidy
E)trisomy

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Aneuploidy is the condition of having an abnormal number of chromosomes, either gain or loss of one or more chromosomes, but not a complete haploid set. Polyploidy refers to the condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes, while triploidy specifically refers to having three sets of chromosomes. Euploidy refers to having a normal number of chromosomes, either one or two complete sets. Trisomy specifically refers to having an extra copy of one chromosome.

The Condition That Exists When an Organism Gains or Loses