OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
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Question
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A male shark has 40 chromosomes in each of its sex cells. How many would be present in its body cells?
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20
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40
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80
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160
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -four haploid gametes. A male shark has 40 chromosomes in each of its sex cells. How many would be present in its body cells? 80.
Detailed explanation-2: -The haploid cells contain half the number of chromosomes as the diploid cells. Thus, if a diploid cell contains 40 chromosomes, then the haploid cell will contain 20 chromosomes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The hypothetical organism’s diploid cell has 40 chromosomes, therefore, the haploid gamete of this organism would be 20 chromosomes.
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