NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
If the egg of sexually reproducing organisms contains 16 chromosomes, what will be the number of dyads in a naphase I?
Options
- A16
- B8
- C32
- D64
Correct answer
C. 32
Step-by-step solution
Egg contains a haploid number of chromosomes; thus, the diploid number will be 32 in the oocyte. In anaphase I, homologous chromosomes segregate in the form of a dyad; thus, the number of dyads will be 32.