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If an intestinal cell in a grasshopper contains 24 chromosomes, then a grasshopper sperm cell contains chromosomes. a. 6 c. 24 b. 12 d. 48

Name: Problem 2, Chapter 8: Campbell Biology : Concepts and Connections
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   If an intestinal cell in a grasshopper contains 24 chromosomes, then a grasshopper sperm cell contains chromosomes. 
a. 6
c. 24
b. 12
d. 48

Campbell Biology : Concepts and Connections

Jane B. Reece,… 8th Edition

Chapter 8, Problem 2

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Solved by Expert Lara Gossage

03/01/2021

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This is the diploid number of chromosomes, which is the total number of chromosomes that a cell of an organism contains. It is represented as 2n. Show more…

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Chromosome Number

Chromosome number refers to the total count of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell. This count is characteristic of a species and is maintained across somatic cells, ensuring that genetic information is appropriately organized and passed on during cell division.

Haploid and Diploid

Cells are classified as diploid or haploid depending on their chromosome content. Diploid cells contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, while haploid cells, such as gametes, contain only one set. The distinction is crucial in sexual reproduction to maintain a constant chromosome number across generations.

Meiosis

Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, transforming a diploid cell into haploid gametes. This reduction is essential for sexual reproduction, as it ensures that when gametes fuse during fertilization, the resulting zygote has the correct diploid number of chromosomes.

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