Asked by
Jamie Summers-Johnson
on Dec 21, 2024
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Sperm cells and ova each contain:
A) 23 chromosomes.
B) 26 chromosomes.
C) 23 pairs of chromosomes.
D) 46 pairs chromosomes.
Chromosomes
Structures located in the nucleus of cells, made up of DNA and protein, that contain genes, the basic units of heredity.
Pairs
Groupings of two related or associated items, often used to study comparisons or contrasts.
Sperm Cells
Male reproductive cells, which contribute half of the genetic material necessary for fertilization of an ovum.
- Acquire an understanding of the elementary ideas and lexical terms in genetics, such as genes, chromosomes, and DNA.
- Describe the process and significance of meiosis and mitosis in genetic transmission and cell reproduction.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the elementary ideas and lexical terms in genetics, such as genes, chromosomes, and DNA.
- Describe the process and significance of meiosis and mitosis in genetic transmission and cell reproduction.