In Drosophila Virilis, Somatic Cell Nuclei Contain 12 Chromosomes While

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Multiple Choice

In Drosophila virilis, somatic cell nuclei contain 12 chromosomes while sperm nuclei contain only 6 chromosomes.What does n equal for this species?

• A)3
• B)6
• C)12
• D)24
• E)6 or 12, depending on cell type

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Definitions:

Significance Level

See alpha level.

Type I Error

A statistical error occurring when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected.

Type II Error

A statistical mistake occurring when a test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, incorrectly indicating no effect or difference when one actually exists.

Significance Level

A statistical threshold that determines the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true, commonly set at 0.05 or 5%.