WAEC Biology 1988 Question 49

Question 49

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

The haploid number of chromosomes in man is

  1. A.48
  2. B.46
  3. C.42
  4. D.24
  5. E.23
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (23)

Explanation

Human body cells have 46 chromosomes (diploid), so gametes have half: 23.