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What type of chromosomes occurs in sperms?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Chromosomes**: Chromosomes are structures in cells that contain genetic information. They are made up of DNA and proteins. The term "chromosome" comes from the Greek words "chroma" meaning color and "soma" meaning body. 2. **Types of Chromosomes**: In humans, chromosomes can be classified into two main types: autosomes and sex chromosomes. Autosomes are the chromosomes that do not determine the sex of an individual, while sex chromosomes are responsible for determining the sex. 3. **Chromosome Count in Humans**: Humans typically have a total of 46 chromosomes, which can be represented as 2n = 46. This means there are 23 pairs of chromosomes. ...
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  • Condensation of chromosomes occurs in

    A
    Prophase I
    B
    Prophase II
    C
    Anaphase
    D
    Metaphase
  • Longest chromosomes occur e in

    A
    Lilium
    B
    Zea mays
    C
    Allium
    D
    Trillium
  • More than 200 chromosomes occur in

    A
    Chicken
    B
    Dog
    C
    Amoeba
    D
    Gorilla
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