How many pairs of chromosomes are in a zygote?

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Pairs of chromosomes in a zygote
Male and female gametes combine to form a zygote.
The zygote in humans is diploid, with 23 pairs of chromosomes totaling 46.
One pair of chromosomes is passed down from the mother, while the other is passed down from the father.

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