Multiple Choice
An organism with five pairs of homologous chromosomes could produce __________ different gametes on the basis of independent assortment alone.
29. Heredity
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How many chromosomes are in a normal haploid human cell?
A
23
B
10
C
46
D
20
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Understand the concept of haploid and diploid cells: Haploid cells contain one complete set of chromosomes, while diploid cells contain two sets. In humans, diploid cells have 46 chromosomes.
Recognize that haploid cells are typically gametes, such as sperm and egg cells, which are involved in sexual reproduction.
Identify that the number of chromosomes in a haploid human cell is half the number found in a diploid cell, due to the process of meiosis which reduces the chromosome number by half.
Calculate the number of chromosomes in a haploid cell by dividing the diploid number (46) by 2.
Conclude that a normal haploid human cell contains 23 chromosomes, which is the result of the division.
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