Problem:
Somatic cells of the zebra have a diploid complement of 44 chromosomes. The species has standard mammalian XY-sex determination.
Required:
Question 1: How many autosomes are present in a zebra sperm cell?
Question 2: How many chromatids are present in a zebra cell at metaphase I of meiosis?
Question 3: How many chromosomes are present in a zebra cell after telophase II of meiosis?
Provide a brief explanation for your answer.