Question

Every male and female at conception receives ______ chromosomes from each parent.

Answer 1

Every male and female at conception receives 23 chromosomes from each parent.

Explanation:

At conception, a child receives 23 chromosomes from the mother and 23 chromosomes from the father, making a total of 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs. These chromosomes contain genes that carry hereditary information and influence various physical and psychological characteristics of the developing individual.