Multiple Choice
If a sperm cell contains 8 chromosomes, how many chromosomes would be found in a typical somatic (body) cell of the same organism?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
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Each chromosome consists of 2 _____.
A
chromatids
B
telomeres
C
nucleoli
D
centromeres
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Understand the structure of a chromosome during cell division. Each chromosome is made up of two identical parts before they separate.
Recall that these identical parts are called chromatids, which are joined together at a specific region.
Identify the region where the two chromatids are connected, known as the centromere.
Recognize that the question asks for the two identical parts of a chromosome, which are the chromatids.
Conclude that the correct term to fill in the blank is 'chromatids', as they represent the two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome.
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