How many chromosomes does an animal sperm have?

Answer 1

n/2 where n is the total number of chromosomes normally present in that animal.

For example humans have 46 chromosomes in a somatic cell, and 23 chromosomes in a germ cell (sperm / egg).


Different species often have different numbers of chromosomes. In fact different numbers of chromosomes are why a donkey and a horse can mate to produce a mule, but the mule cannot reproduce.

Answer 2

How many chromosome are contained in each sperm

Answer 3

An animal sperm cell typically has half the number of chromosomes compared to a regular body cell. This means that in most animals, including humans, a sperm cell carries 23 chromosomes.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

16