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Human sperm cells and egg cells are

A haploid, each containing 23 chromosomes.

B haploid, each containing 46 chromosomes.

C diploid, each containing 23 chromosomes.

D diploid, each containing 46 chromosomes.

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Answer:

A. haploid, each contain 23 chromosomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

A egg and sperms are formed after reduction division or meiosis and hence carry just 23 chromosomes , a single copy after division. the number is restored back to 46 after the fusion of egg and sperm to form a zygote.

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