Question

Supposing there are 40 chromosomes in the somatic cells of a hamster.
a) How many autosomes are present in the hamster gamete?
b) How many sex chromosomes are in a hamster ovum?
c) How many autosomes are in the somatic cells of a female hamster?
d) What kind of cell division creates (i) gametes (ii) embryo and (iii) hair?
e) How many chromosomes are there in a human (i) embryonic cell and (iii) hair cell?
f) How many possible combinations of maternal and paternal chromosomes can occur in a human gamete? What is
this source of genetic variation called?