Number of chromosomes in maternal and paternal cells are

Equal

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Different

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Haploid

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Both b and c

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Solution

The correct option is A
Equal

The number of chromosomes in both the parents must be equal to reproduce.

All somatic cells have double the chromosomes present in the gamete cells and are said to be diploid. While the gamete cells have only half the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell and are hence haploid in nature.

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