How many chromosomes are provided to a zygote from each gamete?

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Each gamete (sperm or egg) provides 23 chromosomes to the zygote. Therefore, the zygote has a total of 46 chromosomes, which is the diploid number of chromosomes in humans. Option B is incorrect as it represents the total number of chromosomes in a normal human cell, not the number of chromosomes provided by each gamete. Option C is incorrect because it implies that the zygote receives 46 pairs of chromosomes, which would result in a total of 92 chromosomes. Neither of these answers is correct as a gamete ultimately contributes 23 chromosomes to the zygote.

How Many Chromosomes Are Provided to a Zygote from Each