Question

Which of the following represents a possible chromosome number of a species that uses sexual reproduction, and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 62, because this number will create a haploid cell, allowing both female and male gametes to be combined.

Explanation:

Sexual reproduction involves two organisms to come together (male and female). Sexually-reproducing organisms make use of a process called MEIOSIS to produce gametes or sex cells, which have a reduced number of chromosomes as the parent cells producing them.

A sexually reproducing organism must contain a complete diploid chromosome number (2n) that allows it to produce cells with a haploid chromosome number via meiosis. The haploid gamete cells that result from each meiotic divisions of male and female parents can combine to form a whole diploid organism.