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About how many different combinations of chromosomes can be produced through the random fertilization of human gametes?

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2²³x 2²³

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Over 8 million (2²³) chromosome combinations exist in the production of gametes in the male and female. A sperm cell, with over 8 million chromosome combinations, fertilizes an egg cell, which also has over 8 million chromosome combinations.

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