A dog has a total of 78 chromosomes. Through the process of meiosis, new cells are created. How many chromosomes would the parents' cells have?

TheCatWhisperer asked Sep 17, 2023

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A dog has a total of 78 chromosomes. Through the process of meiosis, new cells are

created. How many chromosomes would the parents' cells have?

TheCatWhisperer asked Sep 17, 2023

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39 chromosomes should be the correct answer

TeAmEr answered Sep 21, 2023

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