What are meiocytes? Name the diploid number in potato and housefly.

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Meiocyte is a type of cell that differentiates into a gamete through the process of meiosis. Through meiosis, the diploid meiocyte divides into four genetically different haploid gametes.
The diploid number in potato is 48.
The diploid number in housefly is 12.

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\begin{matrix} Organism & Chromosome number in meiocyte & Chromosome number in gamete Housefly & A & 06 Cat & 38 & B Rice & 24 & C \end{matrix}

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What are meiocytes? Name the diploid number in potato and housefly.

Meiocyte is a type of cell that differentiates into a gamete through the process of meiosis. Through meiosis, the diploid meiocyte divides into four genetically different haploid gametes.The diploid number in potato is 48.The diploid number in housefly is 12.

Meiocyte is a type of cell that differentiates into a gamete through the process of meiosis. Through meiosis, the diploid meiocyte divides into four genetically different haploid gametes.
The diploid number in potato is 48.
The diploid number in housefly is 12.