Question

how many chromosomes are in sperm or egg cell if when they come together to form fertilized zygote there are 46 chromosomes??​

Answer 1

Answer: he’s right

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

23 chromosomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

• 46 chromosomes is known as the diploid number of chromosomes in the body cell.
• Somatic cells or body cells contain diploid number of chromosomes.
• Diploid means they have two sets of each chromosome.
• However, the gamete cells (sperms and ovum) contain haploid number of chromosomes which is equivalent to 23 chromosomes.
• A cell with haploid number of chromosome has only one set of chromosomes.
• Therefore, during fertilization they fuse to form a fertilized zygote with 46 chromosomes (diploid number).