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Question 13

In the paper wasp (Polistes dominula), the somatic cells of a queen are diploid and contain 303030 chromosomes. Unfertilised eggs are produced by meiosis and develop into male wasps, while fertilised eggs develop into female wasps.

Determine the number of chromosomes you would expect to find in a somatic cell of a male wasp, justifying your reasoning.

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