Precursor sperm cells have _______ of every chromosome,and sperm have _______ of every chromosome.

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Precursor sperm cells have 2 copies of every chromosome, like all other somatic cells in the body. During meiosis, precursor cells undergo two rounds of division, resulting in four haploid cells, each with 1 copy of every chromosome. Therefore, sperm have only 1 copy of every chromosome, making them haploid cells. Option A and B are both incorrect, as they imply that either the precursor sperm cells or the sperm themselves have only 1 copy of every chromosome. Option D and E are incorrect because they suggest that sperm have 2 copies or more of every chromosome, which is not the case.

Precursor Sperm Cells Have _______ of Every Chromosome,and Sperm Have