Multiple choice

Which of the following ratio is correct regarding number of chromosomes in diploid cell : haploid cell : diploid human cell?

  1. 46 : 46 : 46

  2. 23 : 46 : 23

  3. 46 : 23 : 23

  4. 46 : 23 : 46

  5. 23 : 23 : 46
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. No, it is incorrect. Diploid cell is produced after mitotic reproduction having 46, i.e. the original number of chromosomes. Haploid cells are produced after meiosis reproduction having half the number of chromosomes, i.e. 23. Diploid human cells are formed after fusion of two daughter haploid cells, hence 23 + 23 = 46 again.

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