Question

a koala diploid cell contains 16 chromosomes. what number of chromosomes would be found in a koala gamete as a result of meiosis?
a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 4

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half. Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (\(2n\)), and gametes (which are haploid) have one set (\(n\)). Given that the diploid (\(2n\)) number of chromosomes in a koala cell is \(16\), then \(n=\frac{2n}{2}\).

Answer:

A. 8