Which of the following is True of a species that has a chromosome number of 2n = 16?

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A chromosome number of 2n=16 indicates that the species is diploid, with two sets of 8 chromosomes each. Each of these 8 chromosomes has a homologous partner, resulting in 8 homologous pairs per cell. Therefore, option C is correct. Option A is incorrect as it describes a species with a chromosome number of 2n=32. Option B is incorrect as it describes a species with 16 chromosomes per cell, not 16 sets. Option D is incorrect as during the S phase, each chromosome will replicate, resulting in 16 duplicated chromosomes per cell. Option E is incorrect as gametes will have half the number of chromosomes as the somatic cells, i.e., 8 chromosomes, not 4.

Which of the Following Is True of a Species That