A single ovum of a human being contains:
Correct answer: A. X - chromosome
- A. X - chromosome
- B. XX - chromosomes
- C. YY - chromosomes
- D. XY - chromosomes
Explanation
The correct answer is that a single ovum of a human being contains an X chromosome. This is because the ovum is a haploid cell, meaning it contains only one set of chromosomes, specifically an X chromosome. Human females have two X chromosomes (XX), and during the formation of gametes, one of these X chromosomes is passed on to the ovum. Other options are incorrect because:XX - chromosomes: This configuration is found in diploid cells, not haploid cells like the ovum.YY - chromosomes: Such a combination is not naturally occurring in human biology.XY - chromosomes: This is the typical male chromosome configuration, which is not found in the ovum.
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