Final answer:
A sperm cell in this particular animal will contain 32 chromosomes.
Step-by-step explanation:
A sperm cell is a type of gamete, which is a reproductive cell with half the number of chromosomes as somatic cells. Since lung cells in this particular animal have 32 pairs of chromosomes, a sperm cell will have half that number, which is 32. However, it's important to note that although a sperm cell has the same number of chromosomes as a lung cell, it only has half the amount of genetic material.
If an animal's lung cell contains 32 pairs of chromosomes, it means that this is a diploid number (2n). In sexually reproducing organisms, sperm cells are haploid (n), meaning they carry half the number of chromosomes as diploid cells. Therefore, a sperm cell in this animal would contain half of 32 pairs, which is 32 chromosomes. The correct answer to the question is option a) 32.