[Campbell Biology P.285] What are the characteristic numbers of chromosomes in human somatic... | Practice Question

What are the characteristic numbers of chromosomes in human somatic cells and gametes, respectively?

  • A: 23 in somatic cells, 46 in gametes
  • B: 46 in somatic cells, 23 in gametes
  • C: 46 in both somatic cells and gametes
  • D: 23 in both somatic cells and gametes

Explanation

The first paragraph states: 'the nuclei of human somatic cells...each contain 46 chromosomes' and 'human gametes have one set of 23 chromosomes.'