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Question 11
The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species remains constant due to

(a) doubling of chromosomes after zygote formation
(b) halving of chromosomes during gamete formation
(c) doubling of chromosomes after gamete formation
(d) halving of chromosomes after gamete formation


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(b) halving of chromosomes during gamete formation

The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species remains constant due to the halving of chromosomes during gamete formation. This process is known as meiosis.


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