Question
If a human cell has more or less than the correct number of chromosomes, what is a likely result? Select all that apply.
a
It can cause the human's DNA to replicate.
b
It can cause mutations in the DNA of the human.
c
It can result in humans not being able to reproduce
d
It can result in lower human diversity.
e
It can cause cell cloning in humans.
a
It can cause the human's DNA to replicate.
b
It can cause mutations in the DNA of the human.
c
It can result in humans not being able to reproduce
d
It can result in lower human diversity.
e
It can cause cell cloning in humans.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
If a human cell has more or less than the correct number of chromosomes (a condition known as aneuploidy), likely results include:
**b. It can cause mutations in the DNA of the human.**
Aneuploidy can disrupt normal cellular processes, potentially leading to mutations.
**c. It can result in humans not being able to reproduce.**
Aneuploidy can lead to infertility or reproductive issues, as gametes with an incorrect number of chromosomes often result in non-viable embryos.
The other options (a, d, e) are not directly applicable in the context of aneuploidy in human cells. While incorrect chromosome numbers can impact many cellular processes, they do not directly cause replication of DNA, lower diversity in a population, or cell cloning in humans without additional specific context or mechanisms involved.
**b. It can cause mutations in the DNA of the human.**
Aneuploidy can disrupt normal cellular processes, potentially leading to mutations.
**c. It can result in humans not being able to reproduce.**
Aneuploidy can lead to infertility or reproductive issues, as gametes with an incorrect number of chromosomes often result in non-viable embryos.
The other options (a, d, e) are not directly applicable in the context of aneuploidy in human cells. While incorrect chromosome numbers can impact many cellular processes, they do not directly cause replication of DNA, lower diversity in a population, or cell cloning in humans without additional specific context or mechanisms involved.