Question

question 10 of 10
human somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes. how many chromosomes
are found in a human gamete resulting from meiosis?
a. 12
b. 46
c. 92
d. 23

Explanation:

Step1: Understand meiosis

Meiosis is a type of cell division.

Step2: Know chromosome change

It reduces chromosome number by half.

Step3: Calculate for gamete

Somatic cells have 46 chromosomes. So, \(46\div2 = 23\).

Answer:

D. 23