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How many chromosomes do drones of honeybee possess ? Name the type of cell division involved in the production of sperms by them.

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Drones of honey bees are haploid and possess 16 chromsomes. Drones of honey bee donate 16 chromosomes (one pair) to the progeny, thus,' mitosis is the cell divison that is involved in the production of sperm in drines .
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