Question

The diagram compares the characteristics of male and female gametes. Which item can be placed in the section labeled “Z”?

have 23 chromosomes
are not motile
determine offspring’s sex
are produced throughout life

Answer 1

a

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Have 23 chromosomes

Step-by-step explanation:

Humans have 46 chromosomes. Gametes carry 23 chromosomes, which pair up to form an embryo. If either gamete was off by one, it could have severe consequences for the child, e.g. Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18, and Turner Syndrome.