Polyploidy · Botany

Which statement correctly compares diploid and tetraploid plants?

  1. Diploids have four chromosome sets, while tetraploids have two
  2. Diploids have no chromosomes, while tetraploids have one
  3. Diploids have two chromosome sets, while tetraploids have four
  4. Both always have exactly one chromosome set
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Correct answer: Diploids have two chromosome sets, while tetraploids have four

Diploid plants have two complete chromosome sets, represented as 2n. Tetraploid plants have four complete chromosome sets, represented as 4n.

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