Asked by Alfred Bassaw on Jul 09, 2024
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A human sperm cell contains
A) 23 chromosomes.
B) 23 genes.
C) 46 chromosomes.
D) 46 genes.
Chromosomes
Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
Genes
The basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, that dictate biological traits and characteristics.
Sperm Cell
A male reproductive cell designed to fertilize an egg cell, contributing half of the genetic material to the offspring.
- Apprehend the essentiality of DNA, chromosomes, and genes in the perpetuation of genetic information.
Verified Answer
GA
Ghouzlan ArabiJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A human sperm cell contains 23 chromosomes, half of the typical human cell which has 46 chromosomes. Each chromosome contains many genes, so the number of genes present in a sperm cell is much higher than 23.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the essentiality of DNA, chromosomes, and genes in the perpetuation of genetic information.