A diploid cell has 2n = 8 chromosomes. How many chromatids does it have in metaphase of mitosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 16
- Step 1: After replication each of the 8 chromosomes has two chromatids.
Answer
16.
Why not the others: 8 is the number of chromosomes, not chromatids.
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