How Many Chromosomes Does a Human Sperm Contain

Question

How many chromosomes does a human sperm contain?
A) 1
B) 23
C) 24
D) 46
E) 48

Accepted Answer

A human sperm contains 23 chromosomes, which is half the number found in a complete set of human chromosomes (46). This is because during fertilization, the sperm combines with an egg cell which also contains 23 chromosomes, resulting in a complete set of 46 chromosomes in the resulting zygote.