Read the passage to answer the question. Even though scorpions are related to spiders, there are many differences
between the two organisms. One difference is that scorpion young do not
hatch from eggs as spiders do. Scorpions are born live, two at a time, and
they immediately crawl onto the mother's back for protection and care. They
remain there for two weeks as they grow big enough to take care of
themselves.
How do the number of chromosomes in a female scorpion's egg cells
compare with the number in her body (somatic) cells?
There are twice as many chromosomes in egg cells.
The number of chromosomes depends on the size of the scorpion.
There are half as many chromosomes in egg cells.
The number of chromosomes is the same in both.