Question

how do the number of chromosomes in a female scorpions egg cells compare with the number in her body (somatic) cells

Answer 1

**There are half as many chromosomes in egg cells.**

This is because reproductive cells combine with both male and female cells to form a zygote, and if the chromosomes were the same as the parent they would multiply by 2 every generation.

So thats why there are half as many chromosomes in egg cells.

Answer 2

her egg cells will have half the amount of chromosomes as the somatic cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

since egg cells are gametes (sex cells), they are formed during the process of meiosis. sex cells will always have half the amount of chromosomes that somatic cells have due to meiosis, unless there is a mutation. therefore, she will have half the amount of chromosomes.