How many chromosomes will be in cells of human, produced by meiosis?

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The correct option is C 23
23 chromosomes are present in the human cell during meiosis. A typical diploid human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes; 46 total, half of maternal origin and half of paternal origin. Meiosis produces haploid gametes with one set of 23 chromosomes. When two gametes fuse, the resulting zygote is once again diploid, with the mother and father each contributing 23 chromosomes.

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