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A fertilized egg receives 50% of its chromosomes from a sperm and 50% from the egg. Which process ensures that the sperm and egg contain only 50% of the chromosomes of an organism?

A.fertilization
B.meiosis
C. mitosis
D.mutation

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Meiosis ensures that the sperm and egg contain only 50-50.10% of the chromosomes of an organism.

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