Question

If the somatic cell has 56 chromosomes, select the correct number of chromosome in gametes.

• A. 14
• B. 28
• C. 56
• D. 112

Answer 1

The correct option is B 28

• Gamete formation takes place by meiosis which results in the formation of four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes present in the parent cell.
• As this organism has 56 chromosomes in the somatic cell after meiosis gametes will have half the number of chromosomes i.e. 28.

So, the correct option is '28'.