Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Chromosome behaviour in mitosis

Chromosome behaviour in mitosis — practice question

While the cell is in metaphase, a scientist uses fluorescent dye to stain the chromosomes of a diploid animal cell so that the telomeres can be seen. This cell contains 26 chromosomes. How many telomeres will the scientist observe?

  • A26
  • B52
  • C78
  • D104

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