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If there are 40 chromosomes in each body cell of an organism what is the total number of chromosomes normally present in a gamet produced by that organism ?
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If there are 40 chromosomes in each body cell of an organism what is the total number of chromosomes normally present in a gamet produced by that organism ?

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The gametes are haploid, having half the number of cells as compared to somatic cells. The gametes or cells produced by the organism will have 6 chromosomes if the organism has 12 chromosomes.

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The simple answer is 20
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