alleryHow many chromosomes does a human gamete carry?
A23
B46
C12
D64
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 23
1. Meiosis separates the chromosomes of each pair.
2. Each gamete receives one chromosome from every pair.
3. So every human gamete has 23 chromosomes.
4. The answer is 23.
_Source: syllabus Science, Ch 11 'Reproduction: How Life Continues'_
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