The gametes in humans are haploid, containing how many chromosomes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The gametes in humans are haploid, containing how many chromosomes?
A. 44
B. 46
C. 23
D. 22
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Human somatic cells are diploid (2n = 46), with 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes. Gametes (sperm and egg) are haploid (n = 23), containing one set of chromosomes. Fertilization restores diploidy. The haploid number is 23. Option 22 would be autosomes plus one sex chromosome, but the total count is 23. 44 is the number of autosomes in somatic cells.

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