Gametes have? a. homologous chromosomes b. twice the number of chromosomes found in body cells c. two sets of chromosomes or d. one allele for each gene
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During meiosis, the number of chromosomes is reduced by half, resulting in haploid cells. This means that gametes have half the number of chromosomes found in body cells (which are diploid). Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that have the same Show more…
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