Which Statement Describes Human Sperm or Egg Cells

Question

Which statement describes human sperm or egg cells?
A) They are produced by the process of mitosis.
B) They have one copy of each chromosome.
C) They have two copies of each chromosome.
D) They are genetically identical to all gametes made by a person.

Accepted Answer

Human sperm and egg cells, or gametes, are produced by the process of meiosis, which results in the formation of haploid cells that have only one copy of each chromosome. This is in contrast to the diploid cells of the body, which have two copies of each chromosome. Additionally, each individual's gametes are genetically unique due to the process of genetic recombination during meiosis.