Question

base your answers to question 4 on the information below and your knowledge of science.
reproduction of guppies
guppies, poecilla reticulua, are a common aquarium fish with variations in color and scale patterns. common aquarium guppies are descendents of wild ancestors. these ancestors lived in mountain streams in tropical forests of northeast south american and some caribbean islands. modern - day guppies are still found in these areas.
guppies in the wild can migrate over waterfalls and rapids to places where most predators cant follow them. once guppies arrive in a safer environment, they evolve rapidly, becoming genetically distinct from their ancestors while still being considered the same species. the body cells of all guppies have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
modern - day guppies in their natural habitat
two images of guppies, one labeled modern - day guppies in their natural habitat with male and female labels, the other labeled common aquarium guppies
4 complete the model by placing the number of chromosomes within each of the three cells. choices may be used more than once.
model of guppy cells during reproduction
a diagram of three cells, two at the top connected to one at the bottom, and a list of chromosome number choices: 92, 46, 23

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Cell Types

The top two cells are gametes (sperm/egg), bottom is zygote. Guppy body cells have 23 pairs (46) chromosomes. Gametes are haploid, so half: 23. Zygote is diploid, so 46 (23 + 23).

Step2: Assign Chromosome Numbers

Top left (gamete): 23. Top right (gamete): 23. Bottom (zygote): 46.

Answer:

Top left cell: 23, Top right cell: 23, Bottom cell: 46