In human oogenesis, how many chromosomes does an ovum carry?
A)22
B)23
C)44
D)46
E)96

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An ovum carries 23 chromosomes, which is half the number of chromosomes present in a human cell. During meiosis, the ovum receives one copy of each chromosome from the parent, resulting in a haploid cell with 23 chromosomes. When fertilized by a sperm, the resulting zygote will have a total of 46 chromosomes, with 23 from each parent.

In Human Oogenesis, How Many Chromosomes Does an Ovum Carry