Figure 12.2
-If there are 20 chromatids in a cell at metaphase, how many chromosomes are there in each daughter cell following cytokinesis?
A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40
E)80

Question

Figure 12.2 
-If there are 20 chromatids in a cell at metaphase, how many chromosomes are there in each daughter cell following cytokinesis?
A)10 
B)20 
C)30 
D)40 
E)80

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During metaphase, chromatids are paired as sister chromatids, so 20 chromatids represent 10 chromosomes. After cytokinesis, each daughter cell receives one set of these chromosomes, resulting in 10 chromosomes per daughter cell.

Figure 12.2 -If There Are 20 Chromatids in a Cell at Metaphase