An apple plant can produce sexually and asexually and it has 40 chromosomes in its leaf cells. How many chromosomes would be in each gamete and somatic cell?

A.

20 chromosomes in the gametes and 10 in the somatic cells

B.

40 chromosomes in the gametes and 20 in the somatic cells

C.

20 chromosomes in the gametes and 40 in the somatic cells

D.

40 chromosomes in the gametes and 40 in the somatic cells

Correct answer is C

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