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Chromosomes and Ploidy

The normal nu...

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The normal number of chromosomes in the progeny is maintained when the germ cells:

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divide by the process of mitosis

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take all maternal and paternal chromosomes

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divide by mitosis and take all maternal and paternal chromosome

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D

take one chromosome from each pair

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The correct option is D
take one chromosome from each pair

take one chromosome from each pair

When germ cells take one chromosome from each pair, the number of chromosomes in the progeny will be restored and thus, doubling of chromosomes will be prevented.

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