Understanding Haploid Number, Ploidy, and Chromosome Replication

What is the haploid number if a cell has three distinct types of chromosomes?

• n = 4

• n = 3

• n = 2

• n = 1

How do you determine the ploidy of a cell?

• By multiplying the haploid number by two

• By dividing the total number of chromosomes by the haploid number

• By counting the number of each type of chromosome

• By counting the total number of chromosomes

What is the total number of chromosomes in a cell if the complete equation is 3n = 9?

• 12

• 6

• 15

• 9

What happens to the haploid number when chromosomes are replicated?

• It remains the same

• It halves

• It doubles

• It becomes zero

Why does chromosome replication not affect the ploidy?

• Because the chromosomes become identical

• Because the unique information in each chromosome remains unchanged

• Because the cell divides

• Because the number of chromosomes increases