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Compared to the number of chromosomes contained in a body cell, how many chromosomes would normally be contained in a gamete? 1 point A. The same number B. Twice as many C. 1/4th as many D. Half as many

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Answer:

Option D, Half as many

Step-by-step explanation:

Chromosome in parental cell is diploid i.e 2n

where as the gamete chromosome is haploid and is represented as "n"

Thus, chromosome number in gamete is just the half of the chromosome number of parent.

Hence, option D is correct

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