Which of the Following Is True of a Species That

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a species that has a chromosome number of 2n = 16?

• A) The species is diploid with 32 chromosomes per cell.
• B) The species has 16 sets of chromosomes per cell.
• C) Each cell has eight homologous pairs.
• D) During the S phase of the cell cycle there will be 32 separate chromosomes.
• E) A gamete from this species has four chromosomes.

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