A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q191 Mark

During metaphase, a scientist stains the chromosomes of a diploid animal cell with fluorescent dye to allow the telomeres to be observed. This cell has 26 chromosomes. How many telomeres will the scientist observe?

A26

B52

C78

D104

✓ Correct answer

D: 104

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Topic: The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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