A hypothetical organism has 10 chromosomes for each of its body cells (somatic cells). a. Skin cells are continuously being rubbed off and replaced. How many chromosomes will be contained in each new
skin cell that is replaced?
b. This replacement occurs through the process of
c. The diploid number (2N) for this organism is
1
d. This organism would have how many homologous pairs of chromosomes?
e. The female of this organism has an ovary. The number of chromosomes in each of the cells that make up the
ovary would be
f. The mature eggs of this female would contain how many chromosomes?