In sexual reproduction, sex cells contain _ chromosomes when compared to other cells of the body
Correct answer: B. half
- A. same
- B. half
- C. double
- D. all of the above
Explanation
The sex cells are formed as a result of meiosis(reduction division) which causes the original normal chromosome number of the cell (2n) to be divided to become half (n)
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Chromosomes are DNA-protein structures that carry genes and become visible during cell division. Coverage includes chromatin, centromeres, sister chromatids, homologous chromosomes, chromosome number, and the distinction between diploid and haploid cells, with links to DNA replication, mitosis and meiosis.
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