Each cell possesses 46 _____ that are responsible for all the genetic information passed from parents to children.
A)genes
B)chromosomes
C)zygotes
D)gametes

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Chromosomes are thread-like structures that contain genes and are responsible for passing genetic information from parents to children. Each normal human cell contains 46 chromosomes in total (23 pairs), with one set inherited from each parent. Genes, zygotes, and gametes are all related to genetics but do not specifically refer to the structures responsible for passing on this information.

Each Cell Possesses 46 _____ That Are Responsible for All