In diploid organisms
A) chromosomes occur in homologous pairs.
B) chromosomes occur in homologous triplets.
C) meiosis produces diploid gametes.
D) mitosis produces haploid cells.

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Diploid organisms have two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent. These chromosomes occur in homologous pairs, meaning that they carry similar genes in the same locations. This allows for the exchange of genetic information during meiosis, which leads to genetic diversity in the resulting gametes. Mitosis, on the other hand, produces identical copies of the parent cell, so it does not result in a change in the number of chromosomes (i.e. it also produces diploid cells).

In Diploid Organisms