Question

Do polar bodies have chromosomes?

Answer 1

Chromosome:

1. They consist of the genetic material of any living being.
2. A chromosome is a thread-like structure found in cell's nuclei.

Polar bodies:

1. Yes, polar bodies have chromosomes.
2. Polar bodies are generated during the similar time as oogenesis and are haploid cells.
3. They have very less cytoplasm and cannot fertilize.
4. The first polar bodies are generally formed during the cytokinesis and consist of bivalent set of chromosomes
5. Second polar bodies are haploid like ovum.