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curlz

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on: Jun 18, 2013
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


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2013
I'm pretty sure it's B. Good luck :D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2013
Great..that really helped.


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