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A human cell containing 22 autosomes and a Y chromosome is
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A a somatic cell of a male
B a zygote
C a sperm cell
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D an ovum
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A normal human somatic cell (body cell) has 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes (XX or XY). A zygote would also be diploid. A cell with 22 autosomes is haploid. A haploid cell with a Y chromosome is a male gamete: a sperm cell. An ovum would have an X chromosome.

Hint

How many autosomes are in a human gamete (sperm or egg)?

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1116 of 2556
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