Question

Chromosome numbers in meiocytes (diploid, 2n) and gametes (haploid, n) of some organisms are given below. Fill in the blank spaces.
Name of organism Chromosome number in meiocyte (2n)Chromosome number in gamete (n)Human beings4623House fly12Rat21Dog78Cat19Fruit fly8Ophioglossum(afern)630Apple 34Rice12Maize 20Potato24Butterfly380Onion8

Answer 1

1: Meiocytes The type of cell that usually undergoes meiosis to form gametes is known as meiocytes. By meiosis, a diploid meiocyte (2n) divides to form haploid gametes (n).
Name of organism Chromosome number in meiocyte (2n)Chromosome number in gamete (n)Human beings4623House fly126Rat4221Dog7839Cat3819Fruit fly84Ophioglossum(afern)1260630Apple 3417Rice2412Maize 2010Potato4824Butterfly380190Onion168