If a cell at metaphase of mitosis contains 20 sister chromatids, how many chromosomes will be present in a G1 cell?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 40

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During metaphase of mitosis, the cell contains 20 sister chromatids, which means that there are 10 chromosomes (since each chromosome is composed of 2 sister chromatids). Therefore, in a G1 cell, which only contains one copy of each chromosome, there will be 10 chromosomes.

If a Cell at Metaphase of Mitosis Contains 20 Sister