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  1. Q1. A geneticist studies the onion in his garden. If each of its body cells carries 16 chromosomes inside the nucleus, how many chromosomes will be packed into one of its gametes?

    • A.7
    • B.8
    • C.32
    • D.16

    Answer: B. 8

    Body (somatic) cells are diploid with 16 chromosomes; gametes are formed by halving this number. Gamete chromosome number = 16 / 2 = 8.

  2. Q2. In a biology lab a researcher counts the chromosomes of a fruit fly. If each of its body cells carries 8 chromosomes inside the nucleus, how many chromosomes will be packed into one of its gametes?

    • A.16
    • B.4
    • C.8
    • D.3

    Answer: B. 4

    Body (somatic) cells are diploid with 8 chromosomes; gametes are formed by halving this number. Gamete chromosome number = 8 / 2 = 4.

  3. Q3. A vet examines cells taken from a domestic dog. If each of its body cells carries 78 chromosomes inside the nucleus, how many chromosomes will be packed into one of its gametes?

    • A.39
    • B.156
    • C.38
    • D.78

    Answer: A. 39

    Body (somatic) cells are diploid with 78 chromosomes; gametes are formed by halving this number. Gamete chromosome number = 78 / 2 = 39.

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