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How many meiotic divisions are required for the formation of 50 zygotes?

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62
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63
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61
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50
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Solution

The correct option is B 63
In spermatogenesis, 52 sperm can be produced in 13 meiotic divisions.
However, 50 eggs will require 50 meiotic divisions, because one meiotic division in oogenesis produces a single egg. Use the formula x + x/4, where x is the number of seeds.
Therefore 50 + 50/4 = 50+ 12.5 = 62.5 = approx 63 divisions.

So, the correct answer is '63'.

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