Which is NOT true of human chromosomes?
A)The haploid number is 23.
B)The diploid number is 46.
C)There are 23 pairs of chromosomes.
D)Human gametes end up with two of each type of 23 chromosomes.
E)Human gametes end up with one of each type of 23 chromosomes.

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Human gametes (sperm and egg) end up with only one of each type of 23 chromosomes, not two. This is known as the haploid number. When the sperm fertilizes the egg, the resulting zygote has a diploid number of 46 chromosomes, with two of each type of 23 chromosomes. Therefore, the statement "Human gametes end up with two of each type of 23 chromosomes" is not true.

Which Is NOT True of Human Chromosomes