___ are the thread-like structures carrying genetic information found in the fertilized egg.
A
Zygote
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B
Ovules
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C
Embryo
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D
Chromosomes
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Solution
The correct option is D Chromosomes Chromosomes are the thread-like structures carrying genetic information found in the fertilized egg. In human beings, there are 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.