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B. 23

Gametes are haploid, carrying one set of 23 chromosomes. Fertilization restores the diploid number of 46.

How many chromosomes are present in a normal human gamete?

Option A: 46
Option B: 23Correct
Option C: 22
Option D: 92

Why B is correct

Gametes are haploid, carrying one set of 23 chromosomes. Fertilization restores the diploid number of 46.

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