What will be the number of chromosomes in an octopus gamete if its somatic cell contains 56 chromosomes?

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Solution

The correct option is B 28
A somatic cell is diploid. If the organism's diploid chromosome number is 56, then the haploid gamete will possess half of this number of chromosomes, which is 28.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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