1. You find that a somatic cell has 23 chromosomes. Is this cell likely haploid or diploid. Explain how this could occur. (5) 2. Compare and contrast the haplontic and alternation of generations life cycles. (5)
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Step 1: The somatic cell with 23 chromosomes is likely haploid because it has half the usual number of chromosomes found in diploid cells. Show more…
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