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Which of the following is the correct number of chromosomes based on the cell type?

Which of the following is the correct number of chromosomes based on the cell type? Correct Answer Sperm: 23; Egg: 23; Zygote: 46

Sperm and egg are haploid cells hence have only one set of chromosomes. Zygote on the other hand is diploid thus has 46 chromosomes.

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