Which one of the following cells have a haploid number of chromosomes?
Correct answer: A. Sperm cell
- A. Sperm cell
- B. Mesophyll cell
- C. Skin cell
- D. Muscular cell
Explanation
The word haploid (meaning 'half') describes a cell that contains a single set of chromosomes. Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes, which are arranged in homologous pairs.Diagram:
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