What would be the ratio of chromosome number between an egg and its zygote? How is the sperm genetically different from the egg?

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The ratio is 1 : 2. Sperms contain either X or Y chromosome whereas an egg will always have an X chromosome.

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The ratio of chromosome number between an egg and its zygote is 1:2. 

  • Sperm contains the genetic material from the father while egg contains the genetic material from the mother.
  • Sperm can either have X chromosome or Y chromosome but egg always have an X chromosome.
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