Question

How many chromosomes does a person inherit from each parent?

Options

• 23 from mother and 23 from father

• 46 from mother and 46 from father

• 22 from mother and 24 from father

• 50 from both parents combined

Answer 1

23 from mother and 23 from father

Explanation:

Every individual receives 23 chromosomes from the mother and 23 from the father, making a total of 46 chromosomes that carry inherited traits.