The number of chromosomes present in eurkaryotic cells a. is consistent during the life cycle b. is haploid among sexually reproducing forms and diploid if the reproduce sexually c. is double by fertilization and cut in half by meiosis d. is dependent on the age of the tissue

The number of chromosomes present in eurkaryotic cells a. is consistent during the life cycle b. is haploid among sexually reproducing forms and diploid if the reproduce sexually c. is double by fertilization and cut in half by meiosis d. is dependent on the age of the tissue

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Chapter16: Reproductive Systems

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The number of chromosomes present in eurkaryotic cells

a. is consistent during the life cycle

b. is haploid among sexually reproducing forms and diploid if the reproduce sexually

c. is double by fertilization and cut in half by meiosis

d. is dependent on the age of the tissue

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