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The number of chromosomes present in a normal human sperm is:

Answer: 23.

A 23
B 46
C 44
D 22

Correct answer: A. 23

Explanation: A sperm is haploid, carrying 23 chromosomes.

Sagittal section of the human male reproductive system showing the testis, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland, urethra, urinary bladder and penis

The human male reproductive system: sperm formed in the testis mature in the epididymis and travel via the vas deferens, mixing with secretions of the seminal vesicle, prostate and bulbourethral glands. Image: Wumingbai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Male and female reproductive systems, gametogenesis, fertilization, implantation, pregnancy, and reproductive health.

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The number of chromosomes present in a normal human sperm is:

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