A Sperm Cell and an Ovum Each Contribute 23,rather Than

question 55

Multiple Choice

A sperm cell and an ovum each contribute 23,rather than 46,chromosomes to a zygote because they

• A)were produced through the process of meiosis.
• B)were produced through the process of mitosis.
• C)have undergone the process of crossing over.
• D)have undergone the process of canalization.

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