What is One Type of Cell That Contains Half the Genetic

Question

What is one type of cell that contains half the genetic information of an individual?
A) zygote
B) gonad
C) sperm
D) fertilized egg

Accepted Answer

Sperm cells contain half the genetic information of an individual. During sexual reproduction, a sperm cell from the father fuses with an egg cell from the mother to form a zygote with the full genetic information of the individual. The gonad is a general term for the organs that produce gametes (sperm or eggs) and can include the testes or ovaries. Fertilized egg, or zygote, contains the full genetic information and is formed after the fusion of sperm and egg during fertilization.