A female gamete carries ________ chromosome(s).

one Y

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one X

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two X

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one X and one Y

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The correct option is B one X
Ovum which is the female gamete always carries an X chromosome. This is because the allosome pair in females consists of two X chromosomes (XX).

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A female gamete carries ________ chromosome(s).

The correct option is B one XOvum which is the female gamete always carries an X chromosome. This is because the allosome pair in females consists of two X chromosomes (XX).

The correct option is B one X
Ovum which is the female gamete always carries an X chromosome. This is because the allosome pair in females consists of two X chromosomes (XX).