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If an organism has 8 chromosomes in diploid condition, what will be the number of chromosomes after telophase of meiosis 1?(a) 2(b) 4(c) 8(d) 16The question was posed to me during an internship interview.This key question is from Homologous DNA Recombination in chapter Genetic Recombination of Cytogenetics

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Correct answer is (c) 8

Easiest explanation: In MEIOSIS 1 there is 1^st doubling of the chromosomes which are then DISTRIBUTED in two cells at its end. These are then further distributed in two cells leading to their number becoming HALF. THUS after 1^st meiosis the number should be 8.



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