Cells that carry two matched sets of chromosomes are described as:
AHaploid
BDiploid
CTriploid
DAneuploid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Diploid
1. The letter n stands for a single set of chromosomes.
2. Two sets is therefore written 2n.
3. The letter n is used to represent a single set of chromosomes; therefore, a diploid organism is designated 2n.
4. Gametes carry one set and are haploid, written 1n.
_Source: OpenStax Biology for AP(R) Courses (CC BY 4.0), Ch 10 'Cell Reproduction', sections 10.1-10.5_
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