* Body cells (somatic cells) are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes.

* Gametes (sperm and egg cells) are haploid, meaning they have only one set of chromosomes.

Therefore, the number of chromosomes in gametes is half the number of chromosomes found in body cells.

Example:

* Humans have 46 chromosomes in their body cells (23 pairs).

* Human gametes have 23 chromosomes (one set).

Important Note: While gametes have half the number of chromosomes, the number of *gametes* produced is typically much larger than the number of chromosomes. This is due to the process of meiosis, where a single cell divides twice to produce four gametes.