An organism originally has a diploid number of 66 chromosomes. No meiosis occurs in this organism (gametes are diploid). Assume that the polyploid organism produced by union of the gametes is viable, and that the resulting organism also does not carry out meiosis. Also assume that this is true for future offspring of these organisms. If these organisms continue to mate, how many chromosomes will be found in a cell of the original organism's great grandchild?
A) 33
B) 66
C) 132
D) 264
E) 528
F) 1,056
E) 528
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