Question

Select the correct answer.

An elephant has 56 chromosomes. Which statement about a zygote of an elephant is true?
A.
The zygote has 28 chromosomes, mostly inherited from the father.
B.
The zygote has 56 chromosomes, all inherited from the mother.
C.
The zygote has 28 chromosomes, all inherited from the mother.
D.
The zygote has 56 chromosomes, 28 inherited from the mother and 28 from the father.
E.
The zygote has 28 chromosomes, 14 inherited from the mother and 14 from the father.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C, The zygote has 56 chromosomes, 28 inherited from the mother and 28 from the father.

Step-by-step explanation:

Elephant is a mammal just like human beings and the process of cell division is pretty much similar in both the types of species. In humans an offspring has 46 chromosome , 23 donated by mother and the rest 23 donated by father thereby producing a diploid cell. In the same way in an elephant, of the total chromosome number in the offspring cell, equal contribution shall be from both the parents.