In Many Species,there Are Two Representatives of Each Chromosome

question 37

Multiple Choice

In many species,there are two representatives of each chromosome.In such species,the characteristic number of chromosomes is called the _________number.It is usually symbolized as_______ .

• A)haploid; n
• B)monoploid; n
• C)diploid; n
• D)haploid; 2n
• E)diploid; 2n

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Definitions:

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.

Rods and Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye where rods are responsible for vision at low light levels, and cones handle color vision and detail.

Olfactory Cells

Sensory cells located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose involved in the detection of odors, playing a key role in the sense of smell.