If the sperm cells of a fish have 12 chromosomes, how many chromosomes would be found in the cells forming the scales of the fish?
1 Answer
Nov 11, 2016
Scales are dead cells like nails of human beings.
Explanation:
Scales are dead cells like the hairs and nails of human beings. Although, the base of the scales are living cells and they have 24 chromosomes.
In the normal conditions, the male and female gametes unite to form the zygote which is the first stage of an organism.
The sperm of the fish with 12 chromosomes indicates haploid number of chromosomes. So, at the base of scales have diploid chromosomes i.e., 24 chromosomes by the union of male and female gametes.
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