In a normal zygote, the number of chromosomes in pair is ___ . , In a normal zygote, the number of chromosomes in pair is ___ .

Solution

B. 23

Explanation

• In a normal zygote there are 23 pairs of chromosomes .
• The zygote is the first cell formed after fertilization process.
• There are two sets of chromosomes each 23 from male and 23 from female parents.
• A zygote total has 46 chromosomes.