How Many Chromosomes Does an Egg or a Sperm Have

question 109

Multiple Choice

How many chromosomes does an egg or a sperm have?

• A) 46
• B) 24
• C) 23
• D) 48

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Definitions:

Fetal Testes

The male reproductive organs in a fetus, responsible for producing testosterone, which is crucial for male sexual development.

Testosterone Synthesis

The process of producing testosterone, a steroid hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, primarily in the testes and also in the adrenal glands.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone essential for reproductive processes, including the growth of ovarian follicles in women and spermatogenesis in men.

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals, including regulating inflammation and body temperature.