Question

How many chromosomes do you inherit from your father?

Answer 1

Chromosomes inherited from father:

1. Humans are diploid organisms i.e., they have 46 chromosomes.
2. An offspring inherit 23 chromosomes each from the father and mother.
3. Males undergo the process of spermatogenesis producing spermatocytes.
4. Males transfer 22 + Y or 22 + X chromosomes to their sperm which combines with 22+X chromosomes of the ovum.
5. After fertilization it forms the zygote restoring 46 chromosomes, a diploid set.