How Many Chromosomes Do Human Gametes Contain

Question

How many chromosomes do human gametes contain?
A) 12
B) 23
C) 46
D) 92
E) 6

Accepted Answer

Human gametes, i.e. sperm and eggs, contain 23 chromosomes each. This is because during meiosis, the number of chromosomes is reduced by half, resulting in haploid cells with half the genetic material of the parent cell. In humans, the diploid number of chromosomes is 46, with 23 inherited from each parent.