Telomeres at chromosome ends in daughter nuclei during mitotic telophase Steps:

• The plant cell has 38 chromosomes (2n=38).
• Mitosis separates replicated chromosomes so each daughter nucleus receives 38 chromosomes.
• Each linear chromosome has two telomeres, one at each end.
• Total telomeres in one nucleus: 38 chromosomes × 2 telomeres/chromosome = 76.

Why B is correct:

• Telomeres are defined as repetitive DNA sequences capping both ends of each linear chromosome; with 38 chromosomes per nucleus, the formula 2 × chromosome number yields 76.

Why the others are wrong:

• A. 18: Assumes only the haploid number (n≈19) of chromosomes or one telomere per chromosome.
• C. 114: Misapplies three telomeres per chromosome (38 × 3 = 114), confusing with chromatid arms.
• D. 152: Counts four telomeres per chromosome (38 × 4 = 152), as if sister chromatids remain attached post-separation.

Final answer: B