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**Arabidopsis thaliana: Genetic Information Overview**

*Arabidopsis thaliana* is a diploid plant model organism with a chromosome number designated as 2n = 10. Below are some key points regarding the genetic makeup and structure of *Arabidopsis thaliana* cells. Please select the appropriate numbers to answer the following questions:

1. The number of copies of each gene an *Arabidopsis thaliana* leaf cell has:  
   - Answer: **2 copies**

2. The number of chromosomes an *Arabidopsis thaliana* leaf cell contains:
   - Answer: **10 chromosomes**

3. The number of chromosomes an *Arabidopsis thaliana* gamete cell contains:
   - Answer: **5 chromosomes**

4. The pairs of homologous chromosomes an *Arabidopsis thaliana* leaf cell contains:
   - Answer: **5 pairs**

These questions aim to test your understanding of the basic genetic structure of *Arabidopsis thaliana*. In the provided options, numbers such as two, five, and ten relate to the counted properties within the organism's cells.

There are no graphs or diagrams presented in this question; however, the information above should provide a comprehensive understanding of the genetic organization within *Arabidopsis thaliana*.
Transcribed Image Text:**Arabidopsis thaliana: Genetic Information Overview** *Arabidopsis thaliana* is a diploid plant model organism with a chromosome number designated as 2n = 10. Below are some key points regarding the genetic makeup and structure of *Arabidopsis thaliana* cells. Please select the appropriate numbers to answer the following questions: 1. The number of copies of each gene an *Arabidopsis thaliana* leaf cell has: - Answer: **2 copies** 2. The number of chromosomes an *Arabidopsis thaliana* leaf cell contains: - Answer: **10 chromosomes** 3. The number of chromosomes an *Arabidopsis thaliana* gamete cell contains: - Answer: **5 chromosomes** 4. The pairs of homologous chromosomes an *Arabidopsis thaliana* leaf cell contains: - Answer: **5 pairs** These questions aim to test your understanding of the basic genetic structure of *Arabidopsis thaliana*. In the provided options, numbers such as two, five, and ten relate to the counted properties within the organism's cells. There are no graphs or diagrams presented in this question; however, the information above should provide a comprehensive understanding of the genetic organization within *Arabidopsis thaliana*.
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