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A Diploid Human Cell Normally Has 23 Pairs of Homologous

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A diploid human cell normally has 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes,but as a woman ages,the chances of nondisjunction increase.Imagine that a gamete is produced that received two homologues of chromosome 21 that had failed to separate during telophase II.If the gamete is fertilized with a normal sperm,the embryo's cells will contain _______ chromosomes.


A) 23
B) 24
C) 46
D) 45
E) 47

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