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Question

When released from the ovary, the human egg contains how many chromosomes?


A

One Y chromosome

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B

One X chromosome

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two X chromosomes

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XY chromosomes

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Solution

The correct option is B

One X chromosome


The correct statement is option B.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. The egg ( female gamete) is produced in the ovaries by the process of oogenesis.
  2. Oogenesis is a type of gametogenesis.
  3. Gametogenesis is the process of division of diploid cells to produce new haploid cells.
  4. The human egg contains 23 chromosomes.
  5. The X and Y chromosomes are called the sex chromosomes.
  6. Females have two X chromosomes in a cell.
  7. The female egg has one X chromosome.
  8. Males have one X and one Y chromosome in a cell.

Final answer: When released from the ovary, the human egg contains one X chromosome.


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