alleryStart learning →An increase in a whole set of chromosomes, often seen in plants, is called
AAneuploidy
BPolyploidy
CMonosomy
DHaploidy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Polyploidy
Failure of cytokinesis after telophase doubles chromosome sets, giving polyploidy.
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