How many chromosomes are provided to a zygote from each gamete?
A) 23
B) 46
C) 46 pairs
D) none of the above

Name: How many chromosomes are provided to a zygote from each gamete? A) 23 B) 46 C) 46 pairs D) none of the above
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Each gamete contains 23 chromosomes, so when the gametes fuse during fertilization, the resulting zygote will have a total of 46 chromosomes (i.e. 23 from the father's sperm and 23 from the mother's egg).

How Many Chromosomes Are Provided to a Zygote from Each