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The number of chromosomes in parents and...

The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species remains constant due to

A

halving of chromosomes after gamete formation.

B

doubling of chromosome after gamete formation

C

halving of chromosome during gamete formation.

D

doubling of chromosome after zygote formation

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C
Gametes have half the number of chromosome (n) as they are formed by meiosis. After syngamy the (2n) diploidy is restored in zygote.
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