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A. A cell has n=3. How many total chromosomes are in a diploid cell?

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46 chromosomes


Explanation Diploid cells do not have a set number of chromosomes that depends on the species. Diploid means that the chromosomes in the cell are in pairs ie two of each type. A human diploid cell has 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs.
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