A Triploid Cell Contains Three Sets of Homologous Chromosomes

question 44

Multiple Choice

A triploid cell contains three sets of homologous chromosomes. Which of the following describes the chromosomes in a triploid cell where n = 6?

• A) The cell has 3 homologous pairs of chromosomes at the beginning of mitosis.
• B) The cell has 12 total chromosomes at the end of mitosis.
• C) The cell has 18 total chromosomes in 6 sets.
• D) The cell has 24 sister chromatids when in prophase I.

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