Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 39

Question: If the number of chromosomes in most body cells of a mammal is 40, the cells in the seminiferous tubule will have [AFMC 1994]

Options:

A) 40 chromosomes

B) 20 chromosomes

C) 10 chromosomes

D) While some other will have 20

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Reduction division takes place during spermatogenesis.

Spermatids and sperms will have haploid number of chromosomes.