B) The species has 16 sets of chromosomes per cell.
C) Each cell has eight homologous pairs.
D) During the S phase of the cell cycle there will be 32 separate chromosomes.
E) A gamete from this species has four chromosomes.
For a species with a chromosome number of 2n=16, each cell has eight pairs of homologous chromosomes. There are not 32 chromosomes, 16 sets, or four chromosomes in a gamete.
In biology, the chromosome number 2n=16 indicates that the organism is diploid and has 16 total chromosomes, which are organized into 8 homologous pairs. So, the correct answer is option C) Each cell has eight homologous pairs. The number 16 (2n) represents the total number of chromosomes, not how many sets there are, making option B incorrect. One should not interpret this to mean there are 32 chromosomes in total, so option A is also incorrect. During S phase of the cell cycle DNA replication happens, but this doesn't change the number of chromosomes, just the number of DNA molecules, therefore, option D isn't right. Lastly, a gamete (sex cell) from this species would have n=8, or half the number of chromosomes, contradicting option E.
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B: cells undergo mitosis.
C: proteins are synthesized.
D: cells repair damage from UV light.
Answer:
C) proteins are synthesized.
Explanation:
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B. Conducts heat readily
C. Reacts with bases to produce salts
D. Becomes negative when combined with other elements