Question

If spindle microtubules fail to bind some kinetochores in meiosis, then most likely: _____________

a. excessive cell divisions will occur resulting an increase in the chromosome number known as polyploidy.
b. the resulting cells will not receive the correct number of chromosomes in the gametes, a condition known as aneuploidy.
c. new microtubules with more effective binding capabilities to kinetochores will be synthesized to compensate for the defect.
d. the defect will be bypassed in order to ensure normal chromosome distribution in the new cells.

Answer 1

D. If anything fails in the body another part of that system will usually compensate to help distribute the cells without having any abnormalities in the chromosome distribution