Question

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an organism that reproduces sexually has a diploid number of 50. how many chromosomes will a gamete of this organism have?
a. 25
b. 50
c. 20
d. 100

Explanation:

Step1: Recall chromosome number rule

Gametes are haploid. Haploid number is half of diploid number.

Step2: Calculate haploid number

Given diploid number = 50, haploid number = $\frac{50}{2}=25$.

Answer:

A. 25