A triploid nucleus cannot undergo meiosis because
A) the DNA cannot replicate.
B) not all of the chromosomes can form homologous pairs.
C) the sister chromatids cannot separate.
D) cytokinesis cannot occur.
E) a cell plate cannot form.

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A triploid nucleus has an odd number of sets of chromosomes (3N) and therefore not all of the chromosomes can form homologous pairs. Meiosis requires homologous chromosomes to pair up and exchange genetic material during prophase I.

A Triploid Nucleus Cannot Undergo Meiosis Because