At what point in cell division is a chromosome lost so that, after fertilization with a normal gamete, the result is an embryo with 45, x?

The options are missing, the options are;

I. an error in anaphase I

II. an error in anaphase II

III. an error of the first postfertilization mitosis

IV. an error in pairing

A) I or II only

B) II or IV only

C) III or IV only

D) I, II, or III only

E) I, II, III, or IV

The correct answer is A

Explanation:

Meiosis is the type of cell division undergone by reproductive cells to produce gametes that have a reduced number of chromosomes. Normally, a diploid (2n) organism like humans undergo meiosis to produce haploid gametes (n). This reduction occurs because homologous chromosomes (similar but non-identical chromosomes received from both parent) and sister chromatids are separated during the anaphase of meiosis I and II respectively. Hence each cell (gamete) at the end of meiosis now possess 23 chromosomes each as opposed to the 46 in the producing organisms.

However, an anomaly called ANEUPLOIDY can occur in which one or more chromosomes fail to separate during anaphase. This failure to separate is referred to as NON-DISJUNCTION and it results in gametes that have extra chromosomes i.e. n+1 or missing chromosomes i.e. n-1.

Note that, this error can occur in either meiosis I or II depending on whether it is homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids that fail to separate.

According to the question, a gamete with missing chromosome (n-1) is described, hence, it will undergoes fertilization to produce a zygote with 2n-1 chromosomes i.e. A diploid organism missing one chromosome (46-1) = 45 chromosomes. This particular condition is referred to as MONOSOMY.

answer; the tunica intima also called tunica interna, consists of elastic fibers,connective tissue and smooth muscle cells;

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.