Question

If a sexually reproducing organism have 2n=48; then what will be the number of chromosomes in its sex cells / gametes and zygote respectively?I

12 and 24

24 and 48

12 and 48

48 and 24

Answer 1

Answer:

24 and 48

Explanation:

gametes are haploid i.e, n=24

zygote is formed because of fusion of two gametes by fertilization

i.e, zygote is diploid i.e,2n=48

Answer 2

Answer:

24 and 48

Explanation:

As both gametes from father and mother, each contains 24 as per question and both fuse to form 48 chromosomes!

Hope this helps!