Question

7 multiple choice 10 points humans have______chromosomes in all cells except for sperm and eggs. 102 22 46 55 8 multiple choice 10 points human egg and sperm cells each contain_______chromosomes. 46 23 56 21

Explanation:

In human somatic cells (cells other than sperm and eggs), there are 46 chromosomes. Sperm and egg cells are gametes and contain half the number of chromosomes of somatic cells, which is 23 chromosomes, due to the process of meiosis.

Answer:

1. C. 46
2. B. 23