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Question
A human cell containing 22 autosomes and a Y chromosome is: A. a somatic cell of a male B. a zygote C. a sperm cell D. an ovum.
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A cell with 22 autosomes and a Y chromosome is haploid. A somatic cell in a male would have 44 autosomes + XY (total 46). A zygote would have 44 autosomes + XX or XY. An ovum has 22 autosomes + X. A sperm can have 22 autosomes + X or 22 autosomes + Y.
Hint
It's a male gamete.