A triploid cell contains three sets of chromosomes. If a cell of a usually diploid species with 42 chromosomes per cell is triploid, this cell would be expected to have which of the following?
A. 63 chromosomes in 31 1/2 pairs
B. 63 chromosomes in 21 sets of 3
C. 63 chromosomes, each with three chromatids
D. 21 chromosome pairs and 21 unique chromosomes
Answer:B
A triploid cell contains three sets of chromosomes. If a cell of a usually diploid species with 42 chromosomes per cell is triploid, this cell would be expected to have which of the following?
A. 63 chromosomes in 31 1/2 pairs B. 63 chromosomes in 21 sets of 3 C. 63 chromosomes, each with three chromatids D. 21 chromosome pairs and 21 unique chromosomes