AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
A cell with 2n = 8 undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes are in each gamete?
A.4
B.8
C.16
D.2
Explanation
Core Concept
Meiosis halves the diploid number: each gamete receives one member of each of the four homologous pairs — 4 chromosomes (n = 4).
Correct Answer
A4
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