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A diploid cell with 24 chromosomes is performing meiosis - how many total chromosomes will be in each gamete when it's finished?

A) 24
B) 12
C) 6
D) 48

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Answer:

Option c is the right one because in meiosis diploid chromosomes are divided into 4 haploid gametes

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I believe the answer is 48 because diploid cell are duplicated.
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