A couple comes to the clinic for preconception counseling and care. As part of the visit, the nurse teaches the couple about fertilization and initial development, stating that the zygote formed by the union of the ovum and sperm consists of how many chromosomes?

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A zygote, formed by the union of an ovum and a sperm, contains 46 chromosomes, comprising 23 pairs. This includes 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes, ensuring the full genetic complement of a human being.

A Couple Comes to the Clinic for Preconception Counseling and Care