A Triploid with 5 Chromosomes in Each Set (3n =

question 5

Multiple Choice

A triploid with 5 chromosomes in each set (3n = 15) is discovered.What is the probability of a meiosis in which all univalents pass to the same pole?

• A)1/5
• B)1/10
• C)1/15
• D)1/16
• E)1/25

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