When Sperm Fertilizes an Egg, the New Cell Has

question 111

Multiple Choice

When sperm fertilizes an egg, the new cell has

• A)46 genes
• B)23 genes
• C)46 chromosomes
• D)23 chromosomes

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Definitions:

Decomposer

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling them into the ecosystem.

Realized Niche

The lifestyle that an organism actually pursues, including the resources that it actually uses. An organism’s realized niche is narrower than its fundamental niche because of interspecific competition. Compare with fundamental niche.

Trophic Level

Each sequential step of matter and energy in a food web, from producers to primary, secondary, or tertiary consumers; each organism is assigned to a trophic level based on its primary source of nourishment.

Bumper Acorn Crops

Phenomenon where oak trees produce an unusually abundant amount of acorns at certain times, influenced by various environmental factors.