Biology 5090 · O Level · Nuclear division

Nuclear division — practice question

The diagram shows gametes P and Q joining together to form cell R. Cell R then forms gametes S, T, U and V. Which statement about the chromosome numbers in the cells and gametes is correct?

  • AThe numbers of chromosomes in P and Q are different.
  • BThe numbers of chromosomes in P and S are the same.
  • CThe number of chromosomes in S is one quarter of the number of chromosomes in R.
  • DThe number of chromosomes in T is half the number of chromosomes in Q.

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