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Author: Taylor
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Chapter 14, Problem 9TYK
A horse (2n = 64) and a donkey (2n = 62) can mate and produce a mule. How many chromosomes would there be in a mule’s body cells?
a. 31
b. 62
c. 63
d. 126
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