Asked by Brianna McLean on Jun 17, 2024

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In a male zygote,what is the chromosome configuration?

A) 23 matched pairs
B) 23 matched pairs and one unmatched pair
C) 22 matched pairs and one unmatched pair
D) 46 matched chromosomes

Male Zygote

The initial cell formed when a male sperm cell fertilizes a female egg, containing genetic material from both parents, including a Y chromosome from the father.

Chromosome Configuration

The particular arrangement and number of chromosomes in a cell, which can affect genetic expression and traits.

Matched Pairs

A statistical method used in experiments where subjects are paired based on certain criteria, enhancing the comparability of the groups.

  • Familiarize yourself with the principal ideas of genetics, including the expression of genes and the patterns through which traits are passed down.
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Bella VelazquezJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A male zygote has 22 matched pairs of autosomes and one unmatched pair of sex chromosomes (XY), making a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes.