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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

Normal human gametes contain how many chromosomes? a. 46 b. 44 c. 23 d. 22
Options
A 46
B 44
C 23
Correct Answer
D 22
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Human gametes (sperm and egg) are haploid. They contain 23 chromosomes: 22 autosomes and one sex chromosome.

Hint

Half of the total number (46/2).

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