If a cell contains 84 sister chromatids at metaphase of mitosis, how many chromosomes will be present in each nucleus in late telophase?
A) 168
B) 84
C) 42
D) 21
E) cannot be determined from the information given

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During metaphase of mitosis, each chromosome is made up of two sister chromatids. By late telophase, the sister chromatids have separated into individual chromosomes and are distributed evenly between the two new nuclei. Since there were 84 sister chromatids (or 42 pairs), each nucleus will have 42 chromosomes after separation.

If a Cell Contains 84 Sister Chromatids at Metaphase of Mitosis