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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Normal human gametes have 46 chromosomes.
Options
A True
B False
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D
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This statement is false. Normal human gametes (sperm and eggs) are haploid and contain 23 chromosomes. When they fuse during fertilization, the resulting zygote has the diploid number of 46 chromosomes.

Hint

How many chromosomes are in a sperm or egg cell: 23 or 46?

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1591 of 2556
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