Question

5 multiple choice 1 point
how many chromosomes do human egg and sperm cells have?
56
23
46
92

6 multiple choice 1 point
what is a phenotype?
the inherited physical characteristics of an organism
the age at which an organism matures
the environment in which an organism lives
he genetic makeup of an organism

Explanation:

Identify chromosome count in human gametes

Human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes (diploid, \(2n\)). Gametes, which are egg and sperm cells, are haploid (\(n\)) and contain half that number, which is 23.

Define the term phenotype

A phenotype refers to the observable physical or physiological traits of an organism, which are determined by its genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Answer:

Question 5

• (A) 56
• (B) 23 (Correct answer)
• (C) 46
• (D) 92

Question 6

• (A) the inherited physical characteristics of an organism (Correct answer)
• (B) The age at which an organism matures
• (C) The environment in which an organism lives
• (D) he genetic makeup of an organism