Concept explainers
Introduction :
The eukaryotes such as plants, animals and
Answer to Problem 8STP
Correct answer :
The correct answer is option (B) 3.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer :
Option (B) 3. The individual organisms in which there are three chromosome sets are called triploid (3n). Each gene in the cells have three alleles. Thus, this is the correct answer.
The explanation for the incorrect answer :
Option (A) 1.The individual organisms in which there are three chromosome sets are called triploid (3n). Each gene in the cells have three alleles. Thus, this is an incorrect option.
Option (C)6. The individual organisms in which there are 6 chromosome sets are called hexaploid (6n). Each gene in the cells have six alleles. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option (D) 9. The individual organisms in which there are nine chromosome sets (9n). Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
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