Gametes are unique reproductive cells that
A) secrete Müllerian-inhibiting substance.
B) contain 23 pairs of chromosomes.
C) carry half the genetic information of other cells of the body.
D) are formed by the union of an egg and a sperm during fertilization.
E) will eventually form the sex organs of the fetus.

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Gametes carry only one set of chromosomes or half the genetic information of other cells in the body. This is essential for the production of offspring with genetic diversity. Options A, B, D, and E do not accurately describe gametes.

Gametes Are Unique Reproductive Cells That