WAEC Biology 1992 Question 56

Question 56

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

How many chromosomes are found in the human ovum?

  1. A.46
  2. B.23
  3. C.33
  4. D.13
  5. E.43
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Answer: B (23)

Explanation

Gametes are haploid, so a human ovum has 23 chromosomes.