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 : 3
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Explanation

Gametes are haploid (n) and contain half the DNA content of somatic cells which are diploid (2n). This 1:2 ratio results from meiosis which reduces chromosome number by half.

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