In organism where the 2nd number of chromosomes is 16, the number of chromosomes in each gamete will be

DrUmarAbubakar

2 years ago

The mistke is that they write 2nd wich is sencond insted 2n.

if the correct one is 2n the answer will be 8

but if its 2nd the answer will be 32.


because 2n represent diploid .

but there is no ( 2nd ) in the representation of chromosomes in biology

but still if we use our sense , 2nd means second , so definately the first one must be same as the 2nd

which is 16 + 16 to give us 32

Annabella64

3 years ago

the correct answer is 8

maxwellnnanna

7 years ago

Since the 2nd set of chromosomes number 16, the total chromosomes in the organism should be 32.
Therefore, half that number (32/2) should be contained in the gametes (=16).
It my opinion anyway, thanks.