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Which one of the following has half the number of chromosomes and half the amount of DNA as compared to the non-reproductive body cells?
Which one of the following has half the number of chromosomes and half the amount of DNA as compared to the non-reproductive body cells?
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Germ cells are haploid, meaning they have half the number of chromosomes compared to somatic cells, which are diploid.
Updated On: May 19, 2025
- Male germ cell
- Female germ cell
- Zygote
- Both, male and female germ cells
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Germ cells, which include male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells), are haploid. This means they have half the number of chromosomes and half the amount of DNA compared to diploid somatic cells, which are the non-reproductive body cells. When these haploid gametes combine during fertilization, they form a diploid zygote with the full set of chromosomes.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (4).
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