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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #11231
Question 1
A eukaryotic cell has a diploid chromosome number of $2n = 46$. During metaphase of mitosis, how many chromatids are present in the cell?
  • 46
  • 92✔️
  • 23
  • 69
Correct Answer Explanation
During metaphase of mitosis, each of the $46$ chromosomes consists of $2$ sister chromatids. Thus total chromatids $= 46 \times 2 = 92$.