A human bone marrow cell, in prophase of mitosis, contains 46 chromosomes. How many chromatids does it contain?

a. 23 or 46, depending on the portion of prophase examined
b. 46 or 92, depending on the portion of prophase examined
c. 23
d. 92
e. 46


Answer: c. 23

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