Question

The number of chromosomes in somatic cells of Haplopappus is 4. So the number of chromosomes in the gamete cell will be = ?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 4
• D. 16

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2

The main difference between haploid and diploid cells is the number of chromosome sets found in the nucleus. Ploidy refers to the number of chromosomes in a cell. Therefore, cells with two sets are diploid(2n), and those with one set are haploid(n). Somatic cells are diploid and gametes are haploid. If the chromosome number in somatic cells is 4 then the number of chromosomes in a gamete is 2