Which of the Following Is True of Diploid Organisms

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of diploid organisms?

• A) Chromosomes occur in homologous pairs.
• B) Chromosomes occur in homologous triplets.
• C) Meiosis produces diploid gametes.
• D) Mitosis produces haploid cells.

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Definitions:

Adenohypophysis

Portion of the hypophysis derived from the oral ectoderm; also called anterior pituitary.

Parathyroid Glands

The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Somitomeres

Early segmented structures in embryonic development that give rise to somites, precursors to skeletal muscle, vertebrae, and dermis.

Neural Crest Cells

Embryonic cells originating at the border of the neural tube that migrate and differentiate into a diverse range of cell types, including some types of neurons, glial cells, and melanocytes.