A Human Cell Containing 22 Autosomes and a Y Chromosome

Question

A human cell containing 22 autosomes and a Y chromosome is
A) a sperm.
B) an egg.
C) a zygote.
D) a somatic cell of a male.
E) a somatic cell of a female.

Accepted Answer

A human cell with 22 autosomes and a Y chromosome is a sperm cell, as sperm cells are haploid and carry either an X or a Y chromosome, determining the sex of the offspring.