Asked by Dominique Jordan on Apr 24, 2024

Normal human sperm and eggs are similar in which one of the following respects?

A) They have the same number of chromosomes in their nuclei.
B) They share a common form of locomotion.
C) They both contribute the same amount of cytoplasm to the zygote.
D) Approximately the same number of eggs and sperm are produced.
E) Both use meiosis to produce four sperm or four eggs from the parent cell.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located in the nucleus of cells, composed of DNA and protein, carrying genetic information.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by means of sexual reproduction, resulting from the union of sperm and egg cells.

Locomotion

The ability to move from one place to another, which can be observed in all animal groups as a means to interact with their environment.

  • Familiarize oneself with the process through which fertilization occurs and the early development stages of the embryo.