Question

the flowchart shows the number of chromosomes at various stages during gamete formation and fertilization. the boxes after meiosis are blank. which chromosome number should be placed in each box to represent the formation of one gamete? 1n 2n 4n 8n

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell - division that reduces the chromosome number by half. Diploid (2n) adult cells undergo meiosis to form haploid (1n) gametes. When gametes fuse during fertilization, the zygote has the diploid (2n) number again.

Answer:

1n