Asked by Brenda Schartz on Jun 19, 2024
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zygote
A) 23, haploid
B) 23, diploid
C) 46, haploid
D) 46, diploid
Chromosome Number
The total count of chromosomes present in the nucleus of a cell, specific to each species.
Zygote
The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, resulting from the fusion of sperm and egg cells.
Diploid
An organism or cell having two complete sets of chromosomes, typically one set from each parent.
- Comprehend the sequence of meiosis and its impact on chromosome numbers in progeny cells.
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CJ
Ciaran JamesJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction. In humans, it has 46 chromosomes, making it diploid (having two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the sequence of meiosis and its impact on chromosome numbers in progeny cells.