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Are trisomies considered mutations?

EvaRL

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Are trisomies considered mutations?

Are trisomies mutations or only when there's an error in a single chromosome?

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bio_man

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No, it's not a mutation. Mutations are mistakes referred to at the gene level. I would say it's a chromosomal abnormality.

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