How many chromosomes does a human with triploidy have?
a. 3
b. 23
c. 47
d. 69
ANS: D
The normal haploid number of chromosomes for humans is 23. Thus in a patient who has triploidy, he or she has three times that number (i.e., tri-), or 69.
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