Multiple Choice
Consider a diploid organism with 2n = 6. This cell is in metaphase I of meiosis. How many chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate?
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Fundamentals of Genetics
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In a diploid cell, the number of alleles is the same as the number of genes.
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True
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False
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Understand the concept of alleles and genes: A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait, while alleles are different versions of a gene.
Recognize that diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, which means they have two alleles for each gene.
Consider that while the number of genes in a diploid cell is fixed, the number of alleles can vary depending on the genetic variation present.
Realize that the statement 'the number of alleles is the same as the number of genes' is incorrect because each gene can have multiple alleles.
Conclude that in a diploid organism, there are typically two alleles for each gene, not just one, making the statement false.
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