The chromosomal number in the meiocytes of housefly is:

Question

The chromosomal number in the meiocytes of housefly is: (A) 8 (B) 12 (C) 21 (D) 23

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A meiocyte is a cell which is an immediate precursor to a gamete. It is so named because meiosis occurs in the cell. The chromosome number in a meiocyte is same as in somatic cell. In housefly, the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell is 12. Therefore, meiocytes also possess 12 chromosomes.

Q. The chromosomal number in the meiocytes of housefly is:

$8$

$12$

$21$

$23$

$34$

A meiocyte is a cell which is an immediate precursor to a gamete. It is so named because meiosis occurs in the cell. The chromosome number in a meiocyte is same as in somatic cell. In housefly, the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell is 12. Therefore, meiocytes also possess 12 chromosomes.