The first cell to contain the diploid number of chromosomes is:
Correct answer: B. 3
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 6
- E. 9
Explanation
Zygote(3) formed by the fusion of sperm(1) and ovum(2) is the first cell to have a diploid number of chromosomes.
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