You Are Looking at an Unknown Cell Under a Microscope

question 59

Multiple Choice

You are looking at an unknown cell under a microscope that has 22 chromosomes plus 2 X chromosomes. Which of the following is the most likely identity of this cell?

• A) a skin cell from a human female
• B) an egg from a human female
• C) an epithelial cell from a male chicken
• D) an eye cell from a female grasshopper

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