We each receive _____ chromosomes from our father and _____ chromosomes from our mother.
A) 46; 46
B) 23 pairs of; 23 pairs of
C) 46 pairs of; 46 pairs of
D) 23; 23

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Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one chromosome from each pair being inherited from each parent. Therefore, we receive 23 chromosomes from our father and 23 chromosomes from our mother, for a total of 46 chromosomes.

We Each Receive _____ Chromosomes from Our Father and _____

We Each Receive _ Chromosomes from Our Father and _