[Campbell Biology P.317] A human cell containing 22 autosomes and a Y chromosome is a: | Practice Question

A human cell containing 22 autosomes and a Y chromosome is a:

  • A: sperm
  • B: egg
  • C: zygote
  • D: somatic cell of a male

Explanation

A human gamete is haploid n=23 . This consists of 22 autosomes and one sex chromosome. A sperm can carry either an X or a Y chromosome. Therefore, a cell with 22 autosomes and a Y is a sperm cell.