Question

The chromosome number in an egg cell nucleus is 14. The number of chromosomes in a somatic cell of the same organism is?

a-7
b-28
c-14
d-52

Answer 1

B 28

Step-by-step explanation:

A somatic cell is any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells. Somatic cells are diploid, meaning that they contain two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent.