The number of chromosomes present in eukaryotic cells a. is consistent during the life cycle b. is haploid among asexually reproducing forms and diploid if the reproduce sexually c. is double by fertilization and cut in half by meiosis d. is dependent on the age of the tissue

The number of chromosomes present in eukaryotic cells a. is consistent during the life cycle b. is haploid among asexually reproducing forms and diploid if the reproduce sexually c. is double by fertilization and cut in half by meiosis d. is dependent on the age of the tissue

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Chapter8: How Cells Reproduce

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The number of chromosomes present in eukaryotic cells

a. is consistent during the life cycle

b. is haploid among asexually reproducing forms and diploid if the reproduce sexually

c. is double by fertilization and cut in half by meiosis

d. is dependent on the age of the tissue

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