Human egg and sperm are similar in that they ________.
A) have the same degree of motility
B) are produced in similar numbers each month
C) have the same number of chromosomes
D) are about the same size

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Both human egg and sperm have 23 chromosomes, which combine during fertilization to form a zygote with the full complement of 46 chromosomes. Options A, B, and D are not correct as human egg is much larger than sperm and is not actively motile, while sperm are comparatively smaller and highly motile. Also, women typically produce one mature egg per month, while men produce millions of sperm each day.

Human Egg and Sperm Are Similar in That They ________