Which statement correctly compares diploid and tetraploid plants?
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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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