Honeybees have 36 chromosomes in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes would the egg of a queen bee or the sperm of a drone (male) bee contain? O 12 18 36 72

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Honeybees have 36 chromosomes in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes
would the egg of a queen bee or the sperm of a drone (male) bee contain?
O 12
18
36
72
Transcribed Image Text:Honeybees have 36 chromosomes in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes would the egg of a queen bee or the sperm of a drone (male) bee contain? O 12 18 36 72
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