Multiple choice

What is the ratio of chromosomes in somatic cell to gamete cell?

  1. 2 : 1

  2. 3 : 1

  3. 1 : 3

  4. 1 : 2

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Yes, it is correct. Number of chromosomes is halved during gamete formation. As a result, the number of chromosomes in gamete is half the number of chromosomes in somatic cells.

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