Question

$2n=16$ is in a primary spermatocyte which is in metaphase of first meiotic division. What shall be the total number of chromatids in each of the secondary spermatocyte?

• A. $16$
• B. $24$
• C. $32$
• D. $8$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Secondary spermatocyte contains half the number of chromosomes i.e., $8$. Each chromosome has $2$ chromatids, therefore, $8$ chromosomes will have $16$ chromatids in all.