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Each gamete, ovum or sperm, has 23 chromosomes, diploid number= 2N(22 somatic chromosomes + one sex chromosome)

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Chapter27: The Reproductive System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20CTQ: Briefly explain why mature gametes carry only one set of chromosomes.

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