Question

why does the gamete contain half the number of chromosomes existed in the somatic cells

Answer 1

Explanation:

Gametes are reproductive cells, such as sperm and egg. As gametes are produced, the number of chromosomes must be reduced by half. ... The zygote must contain genetic information from the mother and from the father, so the gametes must contain half of the chromosomes found in normal body cells.

Answer 2

Answer:

Gametes are reproductive cells, such as sperm and egg. As gametes are produced, the number of chromosomes must be reduced by half. ... The zygote must contain genetic information from the mother and from the father, so the gametes must contain half of the chromosomes found in normal body cells

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