Suppose That Diploid Cells of the Seminiferous Tubules Encounter Errors

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose that diploid cells of the seminiferous tubules encounter errors during the cell cycle and mitosis. This results in the primary spermatocytes having a 4n number of chromosomes. Assuming that meiosis proceeds normally, which of the following would be true?

• A) Sperm cells would have an n number of chromosomes.
• B) Sperm cells would have a 2n number of chromosomes.
• C) Secondary spermatocytes would have a 4n number of chromosomes.
• D) Secondary spermatocytes would have an n number of chromosomes.

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