A secondary spermatocyte has 12 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will be found in the primary spermatocyte that gave rise to it? a. 6b. 12c. 18d. 24

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A secondary spermatocyte has 12 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will be found in the primary spermatocyte that gave rise to it?

a. 6

b. 12

c. 18

d. 24

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