Multiple choice

The ratio of DNA content of gamete to that of parent body cell is

  1. 1 : 2

  2. 2 : 1

  3. 1 : 1

  4. 2 : 2
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Explanation

Gametes are haploid cells (n) containing half the DNA of somatic cells. Parent body cells are diploid (2n) with twice the DNA content. Therefore, the ratio of gamete DNA to parent cell DNA is 1:2.

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