Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions occurs when karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis?

  1. Monoploidy

  2. Haploidy

  3. Polyploidy

  4. Polyteny

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Explanation

When karyokinesis (nuclear division) is not followed by cytokinesis (cytoplasmic division), the cell ends up with multiple sets of chromosomes, resulting in polyploidy. This condition can occur naturally or be induced by chemicals like colchicine.

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