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In humans, a zygote has how many chromosomes?

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In humans, a zygote has how many chromosomes?

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Upon fertilization a diploid zygote is formed. In humans, a zygote has 46 chromosomes, 23 inherited from each parent. The gametes, sperm and eggs, are haploid cells, with 23 chromosomes each.

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