8. Humans have 46 chromosomes in their somatic cells. The number of chromosomes in an egg cell is _____. a. 23 b. 46 c. 92 d. 138
Egg (and sperm) cells are haploid. They are formed by meiosis and have only one chromosome of each type.
BIOWEB Al BIO 101 Web Section ELI BIO 101 Web Section nverdae@nvcc.edu Emma Erdahl, Associate Professor of Biology Northern Virginia Community College Revised 8/23/00