Multiple Choice
Which type of character is found within the entire line of descent of a group of organisms?
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Which term best describes a cell that contains only one set of chromosomes, representing half the genetic information of the parent organism?
A
Haploid
B
Triploid
C
Polyploid
D
Diploid
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Understand the concept of chromosome sets in cells: organisms typically have chromosomes in pairs, where one set comes from each parent.
Define 'diploid' cells as those containing two complete sets of chromosomes (one from each parent), representing the full genetic information.
Recognize that 'haploid' cells contain only one set of chromosomes, which is half the genetic information of the parent organism, commonly seen in gametes (sperm and egg cells).
Know that 'triploid' and 'polyploid' refer to cells with three or more sets of chromosomes, which are not typical for most organisms' normal reproductive cells.
Conclude that the term describing a cell with only one set of chromosomes, representing half the genetic information, is 'haploid'.
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