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Which of the following describes the chromosomes in a fertilized egg?

OA. The haploid number
OB. Only from the father
OC. The diploid number
OD Only from the mother

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C. The diploid number

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Answer:

C. The diploid number

Step-by-step explanation:

Gametes (sex cells) have one copy of each chromosome, and when they fuse, the resulting cell contains 2 copies of each chromosome, therefore a fertilized egg is diploid.

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