An Alien Has 82 Total Chromosomes in Each of Its

question 18

Multiple Choice

An alien has 82 total chromosomes in each of its body cells.The chromosomes are paired,making 41 pairs.If the alien's gametes undergo meiosis,what are the number and arrangement (paired or not) of chromosomes in one of its gametes?

• A) 41 paired chromosomes
• B) 41 unpaired chromosomes
• C) 82 unpaired chromosomes
• D) 82 paired chromosomes
• E) 164 paired chromosomes

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