The body cells of a hamster have 44 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would the gametes of a hamster have?

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HIX Tutor · Accepted Answer

undefined To find out how many chromosomes the gametes (sex cells) of a hamster have, you can follow these steps:

1. **Know the number of chromosomes in body cells:** Hamsters have 44 chromosomes in their body cells.

2. **Understand gametes:** Gametes are special cells that help in reproduction. They have half the number of chromosomes as body cells.

3. **Divide the number of chromosomes:** To find the number of chromosomes in gametes, divide 44 by 2.

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   44 ÷ 2 = 22
   $$

4. **Conclusion:** The gametes of a hamster have **22 chromosomes**.

Sebastian Alvarado · Answer

22

The sperm and egg carry half of the genetic material for an embryo; when the father's sperm and egg combine to form an embryo, the result is an embryo with 44 chromosomes. To calculate the number of chromosomes in each gamete, divide the total number by two. 44÷2= 22

Luna Cruz · Answer

undefined The gametes of a hamster would have 22 chromosomes.