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If the egg of sexually reproducing organisms contains 16 chromosomes, what will be the number of dyads in anaphase I?
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionNEET
Options:
  • A 16
  • B 8
  • C 32
  • D 64
Solution:
1518 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 32
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.
 

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