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If this flower has a normal chromosome number of thirty-eight, what is the number of chromosomes present in a sperm cell of this species?

A 2
B 19
C 38
D 76

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The number of chromosomes present in the haploid cells or gametes of this species, in this case sperm would be half the total genetic information in the plant's cells, in this case 1/2 of 38 which is 19.

The solution is B. 19.
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