WAEC Biology 2015 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

How many chromosomes will be in a gamete if the normal (somatic) cell has 4 chromosomes?

A. 2Correct
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

Explanation

A gamete cell has half the number of chromosomes present in a normal (somatic) cell; if a normal cell has 4 chromosomes, a gamete will have 2 chromosomes.

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