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OpenStudy (anonymous):

One organism has a diploid # of 10; another has a diploid # of 40. Which organism will likely have a greater genetic variation and WHY?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This belongs in the biology section.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks i forgot i was in the math section

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Diploid number refers to the number of chromosomes in each *somatic* (body) cell. With more chromosomes, it makes sense that there is greater genetic variation in the organism with higher diploid number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's alright. c:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:3

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