How many unique, non-homologous chromosomes are present in this species? (A) 4 (B) 8 (C) 16 (D)

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How many unique, non-homologous chromosomes are present in this species?
(A) 4
(B) 8
(C) 16
(D) 32


The somatic cells in a newly identified sexually reproducing species are found to be octoploidy (8n), and each cell contains 32 chromosomes, slightly fewer than the 46 chromosomes in a somatic human cell. The cell cycle of this species is similar to ours, and gametes are made during meiosis. Two gametes will come together at fertilization to create octoploidy offspring.

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