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Do human eggs only have an X chromosome

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Yes, human eggs (also known as ova or female gametes) only have an X chromosome. This is because human females have two X chromosomes in their cells, and during meiosis, when the egg is formed, one of the X chromosomes pairs up and separates, leaving only one X chromosome in the mature egg cell. In contrast, human sperm can have either an X or a Y chromosome, as males have one X and one Y chromosome in their cells.

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