D. It will combine with an egg cell to create a zygote with 46 chromosomes.
Cell B contains 23 chromosomes because it is a sperm cell, which only has one set of chromosomes (haploid) before combining with an egg cell during fertilization to form a zygote with a total of 46 chromosomes (diploid).
The table provides data about two different cells in the human body.
HumanCell A HumanCell B
Number of Autosomal Chromosomes
44 22
Number of Sex Chromosomes
2 (X and Y) 1(Y only)
Total Number of chromosomes 46 23
Why does Cell B contain a total of 23 chromosomes?
A.
It only uses 23 chromosomes to control the entire reproductive process.
B.
It loses 23 chromosomes when it is formed during the process of mitosis.
C.
It will double its chromosomes during meiosis to have 46 chromosomes.
D.
It will combine with an egg cell to create a zygote with 46 chromosomes.
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