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depends on the organism, but (i think) it should be half the normal number of chromosomes in a normal cell, because the gametes (egg and sperm) are haploid cells, meaning they have half the number because when they fuse together in fertilisation they need to have the correct amount of chromosomes so that they can duplicate and grow into an embryo.

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If the number of chromosomes in the skin cells of an organism is 28 what is the number of chromosomes in the organisms egg cells?

Gametes have half the number of chromosomes that most cells in the organism have. Most human cells have 46 chromosomes, but eggs and sperm have 23 chromosomes each.


How many chromosomes do body cells of organisms have in relationship to the sex cells of the same organism?

Body cells typically have a diploid number of chromosomes, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes. Sex cells, or gametes, have a haploid number of chromosomes, meaning they have one set of chromosomes. This allows for the correct number of chromosomes to be restored upon fertilization.


How many chromosomes are found in sperm cells from the above organism?

The number of chromosomes in sperm cells varies among organisms. Without knowing the specific organism mentioned above, it is not possible to determine the exact number of chromosomes in its sperm cells.


An organisms gametes have double the number of chromosomes found in the organisms body cells.?

No, a gamete has half the number of chromosomes as compared to the organisms body cells.


When we say that an organism is haploid we mean that?

the organism's cells contain one set of chromosomes. This is commonly seen in reproductive cells such as sperm and egg cells. Haploid organisms have half the number of chromosomes compared to diploid organisms.


If an organism has 16 chromosomes in each of its egg cells the organisms diploid number is 32?

Yes, that is correct. If an organism has 16 chromosomes in its egg cells, its diploid number would be 32. This means that in its somatic cells, which are diploid, it would have 32 chromosomes, with each chromosome having a pair.


How many chromsomes in an organisms with a dipiloid number of 18?

The somatic (body) cells of that organism is the diploid number, 18. The number of chromosomes in the gametes ( sex cells) is half of the diploid number or 9.


All cells within an organism will have the same number of chromosomes except the gamete?

This is not entirely accurate. All cells in an organism carry the same number of chromosomes, except for gametes (sperm and egg cells) which are haploid and carry half the number of chromosomes as normal body cells (diploid).


How many chromosomes are in the bodycells or an organism that has a haploid number of 8?

The diploid number of chromosomes for an organism with a haploid number of 8 would be 16. This means that in the body cells of this organism, there would be 16 chromosomes, with each chromosome having a pair (homologous chromosomes).


What is an organism with one set of chromosomes?

An organism with one set of chromosomes is called haploid. Haploid organisms have half the usual number of chromosomes, meaning they have only one set of chromosomes instead of the usual two sets (diploid). Examples of haploid organisms include certain fungi, algae, and gametes (sperm and egg cells) in animals.


Why do biologists use dividing cells to determine the number of chromosomes in an organism?

Biologists use dividing cells to determine the number of chromosomes in an organism because chromosomes are most visible and distinct during cell division. By observing dividing cells under a microscope, biologists can count the number of chromosomes present, which provides information about the genetic makeup of the organism.


Which organism has the most chromosomes in its cells?

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