How many chromosomes are present in a normal human zygote immediately after fertilisation?
A32
B92
C23
D46
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 46
Haploid sperm (23) + haploid ovum (23) → **diploid zygote (46 chromosomes)** — same as a normal somatic cell.
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