A Triploid Cell Contains Three Sets of Homologous Chromosomes

question 50

Multiple Choice

A triploid cell contains three sets of homologous chromosomes. If a cell of a diploid species that normally has 42 chromosomes per cell is triploid, this cell would be expected to have which of the following sets of chromosomes?

• A) 63 chromosomes in 31 1/2 pairs
• B) 63 chromosomes in 21 sets of 3
• C) 63 chromosomes, each with 3 sister chromatids
• D) 21 chromosome pairs and 21 unique chromosomes

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